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

Why we get the wrong politicians in Northern Ireland

Christopher BewJanuary 21, 2019

Having recently read the well-researched and fantastically posited book Why We Get the Wrong Politicians by Isabel Hardman, it led me to wonder whether a simila... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Alina UtrataJanuary 20, 2019

UK Parliament (finally) holds meaningful vote on Withdrawal Agreement; it fails On Tuesday, the House of Commons finally held its “meaningful vote” on the With... Read More...

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Post-conflict, Pre-Brexit: The state of Northern Ireland’s mental health

Gerry WaltonJanuary 20, 2019

Brexit and its many complexities have baffled many a seasoned political guru, including the politicians themselves, since the vote to leave the European Union i... Read More...

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What does the new US Congress mean for gun control?

Elizabeth CharashJanuary 19, 2019

The convening of the 116th Congress marks the return of the first female Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi (D-CA-8), and the possibility of improvement to back... Read More...

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The Good Friday Agreement: A flawed and incomplete process

Don’t Mention the War: Exploring Aspects of the Legacy of the Northern Ireland TroublesJanuary 18, 2019

The Good Friday Agreement: A flawed and incomplete process This short extract is from chapter 4 (The Good Friday Agreement: A flawed and incomplete process) ... Read More...

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Northern Ireland’s Brexit politics explained

John StevensonJanuary 17, 2019

The DUP position is clear and consistent, in so far as they are pro-Brexit but totally opposed to the proposed Backstop. The Backstop, which, if invoked, would ... Read More...

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