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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

#LeadersDebate: You’d only be underwhelmed if you had any expectations

Fionnbharr RodgersNovember 20, 2019

Televised debates are a relatively new addition to British politics, and with the exception of ‘Cleggmania’ which succeeded the 2010 debate, they have been thor... Read More...

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The road to Iowa goes through Georgia

Julia FlanaganNovember 19, 2019

If the organisers of the Democratic presidential debates had hoped that by this stage of the campaign there would be a clear national frontrunner, they must be ... Read More...

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Making Sense of #GE2019: Join Northern Slant for an Election Special

Jamie PowNovember 19, 2019

*Tickets are limited, so early registration is required. Tickets can be purchased via the Eventbrite page by clicking here* Northern Slant is excited to hos... Read More...

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Stage set for TV impeachment drama

Steve McGookinNovember 11, 2019

As well as the arrival of some record-breaking arctic temperatures, America is bracing for another crucial and crazy political week, with the bizarre and often ... Read More...

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Remembering to remember

Fionnbharr RodgersNovember 10, 2019

A pint in Robinsons last Thursday night and I was sat beside a man with a poppy on his cap. He spoke proudly of his attire, and just as bitterly as the wrongs d... Read More...

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Don’t underestimate Labour loyalty

Fionnbharr RodgersNovember 10, 2019

The assumption of Nigel Farage's pledge to field candidate in “every constituency in the country” (excluding Northern Ireland) is that this will have the greate... Read More...

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