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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

Northern unionism must develop its all-island identity

John CoulterMay 30, 2019

Northern unionism must develop the all-island identity known as 'revolutionary unionism' if it is to be in a strong ideological position come the centenary of t... Read More...

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The ‘other’ surge

Jamie PowMay 28, 2019

Waking up to the news of the UK’s departure from the EU on 24thJune 2016, few people could have expected to be voting in elections to the European Parliament th... Read More...

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Entry to the EEC will define exit from the EU

Fionnbharr RodgersMay 27, 2019

It is just about three years since the referendum was held on UK membership of the European Union, and in that time there have been two prime ministers and two ... Read More...

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Helping Hands

Steve McGookinMay 27, 2019

It looks like Theresa May’s final formal act will be to welcome Donald Trump – and his extended family – to the UK on the controversial state visit next week; t... Read More...

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10 takeaways from that exit poll on Irish unity

Kevin MeagherMay 27, 2019

What should we make of the RTE, TG4 and Red Cexit poll from last week, specifically, its findings on Irish unity? Well, it seems the South is remarkably comfort... Read More...

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The Political Week in 5 points

Ruth FosterMay 26, 2019

This past week has truly been a wild one in British politics. As in one of those weeks when you look back at the news and say, “wait what, that happened in the ... Read More...

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