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

‘All must have prizes’ is a terrible way to remember the past

Kevin MeagherJanuary 11, 2020

Short of planning to ignore the Patron Saint and instead remember the snakes he banished, it’s hard to imagine how the Irish Government could have dropped a mor... Read More...

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We have some growing up to do if we’re serious about debating Irish unity

Gareth BrownJanuary 9, 2020

I was struck by a comment I saw online concerning the controversy surrounding the proposed commemoration event for the Royal Irish Constabulary and Dublin Metro... Read More...

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Trump’s Iran move upends the chess board

Steve McGookinJanuary 6, 2020

There have been many momentous weeks in the course of the presidency of Donald J Trump. The one just ended – as if consciously vying to outdo the year, even the... Read More...

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Northern Slants in 2019

Connor DalyDecember 31, 2019

Northern Slant seeks to encourage positive changes in our politics and community relations in Northern Ireland. We’re grateful to everyone who has helped grow t... Read More...

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Clamour

John StevensonDecember 20, 2019

All Over - bar the shouting? The election fever is well and truly over, bar the shouting. We know who won and who lost. Eventually, and most importantly, we wi... Read More...

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Is it the end of the DUP’s safe seats?

Cameron MackDecember 19, 2019

Lagan Valley born and bred, I’ve always coveted the thrill of voting in a marginal constituency like North Down or Foyle. Like many of us in this part of the wo... Read More...

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