We enjoyed the Stormont opening comedy, now it’s time to do better than rattling the begging bowl
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Watching and listening to the local coverage from Stormont in London which I do sparingly, I was mightily impressed by the energy and drama – all that walking up and down the stairs – on Saturday and Monday. A non-native …
After a big day for Irish nationalism it’s time to make the institutions they now lead actually work
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Saturday was a big day for Nationalism, and few summed it up as well as the new Nationalist leader of the opposition, Matthew O’Toole: As we walked down the stairs into the Great Hall, we passed the figure of James …
King Charles III diagnosed with cancer…
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The statement from The UK Royal Family: During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer. His Majesty has today commenced a schedule …
State of the State looks at challenges for the new Executive
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Powered by RedCircle I talk with Ed Roddis and Marie Doyle from Deloitte about the 2024 State of the State Report in Northern Ireland and the challenges facing the new Executive. What is the report? Deloitte commissioned Ipsos UK to conduct an online …
Have we just witnessed the final swan song of 100% Unionism?
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Speaking at the Agreement 25 event held in Queen’s University in 2023, Senator George Mitchell, in a well-received and challenging speech, referred to those whose politics produce unbending, doctrinaire and uncompromising negotiating positions as the ‘100 per centers’. It was …
Derry’s university grievance
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Derry has been campaigning for a full sized university campus for the last 60 years. The city still holds a grievance over the Lockwood report from 1965, which chose Coleraine for the location of the new university, rather than Derry’s …
The DUP’s Deputy First Minister and the democratic deficit…
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On Saturday I was at home sat watching live coverage as Stormont lurched back to life, when I heard a knock at the door and in came my 70-year-old mum. At this stage, Emma Little-Pengelly was on her feet in …
Open sunday – politics free zone…
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In addition to our normal open Sunday, we have a politics-free post to give you all a break. So discuss what you like here, but no politics.
Open Sunday – discuss what you like…
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The idea for Open Sunday is to let you discuss what you like. Just two rules. Keep it civil and no man/woman playing.
Stormont restoration open thread….
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For those glued to today’s events up on the hill, this is an open thread to share your thoughts, tweets and links.