Politics

Making sense of political events, decisions and ideas directly affecting Northern Ireland. Given their geographical proximity, events in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland will be included in this section

After the boundary review, we should review our politics too

Jamie PowSeptember 6, 2016

The Boundary Commission has just published its proposals on a revised set of constituencies for Northern Ireland. The review has been conducted in lin... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Connor DalySeptember 4, 2016

On Tuesday the European Commission ruled that the Republic of Ireland granted Apple undue tax benefits of up to €13bn (£11bn), and ordered that the company pay ... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Connor DalyAugust 28, 2016

Following last week’s resignation of Daithí McKay as a Sinn Féin MLA amid claims he had “coached” loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson before his appearance as a witne... Read More...

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When Nigel met Donald (and why they’re both wrong)

Jamie PowAugust 25, 2016

“Anything is possible if enough decent people are prepared to stand up against the establishment.” Never one to shy away from attention, Nigel Farage was in his... Read More...

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Making a comeback

Connor DalyAugust 23, 2016

Having failed to win re-election in 2012, Nicolas Sarkozy has announced he will seek to win back the French presidency in 2017. His candidature depends upon him... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Connor DalyAugust 21, 2016

On Thursday the Irish News published allegations that Sinn Féin MLA Daithí McKay, Chair of the Stormont NAMA inquiry, alongside another party member had “coache... Read More...

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