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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

The Week in Five Points

Julia FlanaganOctober 18, 2021

MPs security under review The murder of Conservative MP Sir David Amess on 15 October has once again put the spotlight on the safety and security of Members... Read More...

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If Sinn Féin emerges on top in the next election, unionists must nominate a deputy First Minister

John CoulterOctober 12, 2021

A recent LucidTalk poll showed Sinn Féin in pole position on 25% and well on course to take the First Minister’s post in any future Stormont election. It ma... Read More...

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Misogyny, the Metropolitan police, and what needs to change

Joanne MurphyOctober 6, 2021

Like most people, I’ve been horrified at the information which has dripped out of the Metropolitan Police during and after the trial of Wayne Couzens for the a... Read More...

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The Week In Five Points

Steve McGookinOctober 4, 2021

Tories gather amid shortages and cost of living fears The Conservatives began their first in-person conference for two years this weekend in Manchester, ost... Read More...

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The Week In Five Points

Steve McGookinSeptember 27, 2021

Panic Stations The government could decide on Monday to deploy the Army to carry out petrol deliveries after this week saw widespread panic-buying amid supp... Read More...

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A New Ireland: Deepening the peace process must be the goal

Dominic O'ReillySeptember 24, 2021

The signing of the Good Friday/Belfast Agreement in 1998 heralded the beginning of a bright new dawn for the people of Northern Ireland, and these islands. Its... Read More...

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