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

The Political Week In 5 Points

Steve McGookinOctober 13, 2019

In a political world where literally anything can happen, it’s probably clichéd to say that the week about to begin is pivotal; just as pivotal, almost, as the ... Read More...

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Turning the spotlight on the current dissident republican threat

John CoulterOctober 8, 2019

Are dissident republicans changing tactics and organising behind a single terror movement to counter the threat of infiltration by the security forces? John Cou... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Ruth FosterOctober 6, 2019

Brexit means borders A lot can happen in seven days, and no one knows that better than Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who stated at the beginning of this past w... Read More...

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Making sense of post-truth politics

Ben McAteerOctober 3, 2019

“In times of universal deceit, telling the truth will be a revolutionary act” - George Orwell, 1949 Of the many things that the UK’s departure fro... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Ruth FosterSeptember 29, 2019

Parliament is back in session This past week in British politics has been described as “the most unedifying” in living memory, beginning with the Prime Ministe... Read More...

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A Mirror Image: The Crisis Within Unionism & Wider Conservatism

Ruairi McCallanSeptember 29, 2019

Like anyone watching the House of Commons in the lead up to and following Boris Johnson’s now-illegal prorogation, I’ve been dismayed at the complete decline of... Read More...

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