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

There’s never been a better election to lose

Connor DalyApril 5, 2015

The aim of any political party is to win power, yet judging by opinion polls no party at Westminster is likely to do so outright in May. Recent announcements... Read More...

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Cameron’s House of Cards: The price of honesty in British politics

Connor DalyMarch 26, 2015

Who would have thought it; there’s life after politics. And who would have thought that a Prime Minister, when asked a straight question would provide a straigh... Read More...

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From Downton to Washington: Low standards in high places

Connor DalyMarch 22, 2015

So often nowadays, in politics, business, entertainment and sport a whiff of scandal is swiftly followed by a resignation, honourable or dishonourable depending... Read More...

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The politics of irrelevance

Jamie PowMarch 20, 2015

“Finishing second in the Olympics gets you silver. Finishing second in politics gets you oblivion.” Richard Nixon was soon to find out that there were other way... Read More...

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The politics of self-interest: when a win isn’t a win

Connor DalyMarch 19, 2015

This week Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu surprised many political pundits by winning a fourth term in office; now working with other political partie... Read More...

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Love, not legislation, can help solve our problems

Connor DalyMarch 14, 2015

As human beings we share a common bond, a desire to be loved, trusted, and wish to be treated with respect. Empathy is a key characteristic of leadership, and i... Read More...

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