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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

Remembering John Hume’s lasting legacy

John CoulterAugust 10, 2020

Ireland and the world has said its farewell to John Hume, the former icon of moderate nationalism in Ireland, who died at the age of 83 following a long period... Read More...

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Tributes pour in for peacemaker John Hume

Steve McGookinAugust 3, 2020

The former SDLP leader, who has passed away at the age of 83, was a generational figure and a giant of Irish politics. The Nobel Peace Prize winner was central... Read More...

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We need to look beyond Brexit

Kevin McAteerJuly 30, 2020

Talks between the UK government and the EU do not appear to be going well. After the UK left as a member state in January, it has been negotiating a new t... Read More...

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New Ireland Commission: A chance to talk about a place called home

Fionnbharr RodgersJuly 28, 2020

“The only path to uniting the people of this island is through the spirit of partnership, cooperation and reconciliation that the Good Friday Agreement is buil... Read More...

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If and when there’s a referendum on Irish unity, what should the process look like?

Northern Slant GuestJuly 28, 2020

The Constitution Unit at University College London is leading a Working Group on Unification Referendums on the Island of Ireland. It recently launched a publi... Read More...

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Enemies and Endgames

Steve McGookinJuly 27, 2020

Sunday marked 100 days until November 3, representing the start of the final phase in the most surreal US presidential election campaign since, well, the previ... Read More...

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