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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

Karen Bradley is useless. Boycott her until she’s replaced

Kevin MeagherApril 14, 2019

When Hillary Benn – a committed vegetarian – was made Secretary of State for Environment Food and Rural Affairs in Gordon Brown’s Cabinet back in 2007, the Dail... Read More...

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On 2nd May use your vote to shape local decision-making

Connor DalyApril 10, 2019

Northern Ireland politics looked a lot simpler in 2014, even by our own standards. So much – and so little – has changed since the collapse of the Executive in ... Read More...

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The Political Week in 5 Points

Ruth FosterApril 7, 2019

Brexit – weird flex but ok Is anyone still keeping up with the day-to-day proceedings of the inescapable, never-ending, altogether pretty boring breakup betwe... Read More...

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Indifference Matters

Kevin MeagherApril 4, 2019

For me, the starkest findings from the Ipsos MORI poll for King’s College London on British attitudes towards Northern Ireland is just how few Brits have ever p... Read More...

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Cocky and graceless, Leo’s speech to the Fine Gael faithful simply revealed his insecurities

Kevin MeagherApril 1, 2019

The obvious difference between Irish and British party leader conference speeches is that the Irish versions are much shorter. Which is, I have to say, (poli... Read More...

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The Political Week In 5 Points

Ruth FosterMarch 31, 2019

Brexit deadlock Let’s be honest here - does anyone really know that happened with Brexit this past week? Or what might happen next week? Okay, deep breaths ... Read More...

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