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

An end in sight to Northern Ireland’s economic purgatory?

Ryan HoggDecember 21, 2020

The end of the year is traditionally a time for reflection, renewal, and resolutions. This tradition feels all the more relevant this December, as we look back... Read More...

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The Week in Five Points

Steve McGookinDecember 21, 2020

Europe shuts door to UK amid fears over new virus strain Britain faces a growing travel ban to a number of countries after the government warned a... Read More...

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Housing must be at the heart of Northern Ireland’s Covid recovery

Heather WilsonDecember 10, 2020

Heather Wilson is Policy and Engagement Manager at the Chartered Institute of Housing Northern Ireland. The pandemic has brought to light and widened socio-... Read More...

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Finucane decision encapsulates frozen peace process

Vicky CosstickDecember 4, 2020

If Downing Street wanted to bury the announcement that there will be no inquiry for the foreseeable future into the 1989 murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finuca... Read More...

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Above The Fold

Steve McGookinDecember 1, 2020

For the past eight years, Dublin photographer Noel Bowler has been working on a project documenting “some of the most turbulent times in the history of journal... Read More...

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A winter of discontent is looming, and we need our politicians to step up more than ever

Michael McNultyNovember 30, 2020

As I sit down and write this piece for Northern Slant, it dawns on me just how much has changed since I last put my thoughts down on (metaphorical) paper. “The... Read More...

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