Politics
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UUP conference: a little more action
The UUP’s new leader told the annual conference of his moderate but “unashamed” unionism and his hope for a “genuine…
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Apartment Developments’ Management Bill
Purpose: To facilitate fair, efficient and effective management of organisations which manage common areas in apartment blocks. Apartment owners usually…
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Future of Tory-UUP link
Peter Cheney reviews the latest turn in the relationship. Despite the ending of the UCUNF pact, the Conservatives and Ulster…
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Under the whip
Peter Cheney explores the mysterious world of the whips, who control most of the Assembly’s business, and considers the scope…
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Assembly round-up
Following a push in December to progress legislation, the Assembly’s Christmas recess was interrupted by the water crisis and the…
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Danny Kinahan MLA
South Antrim UUP MLA Danny Kinahan has had a varied career in the army, farming and at Short Brothers prior…
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Mervyn Storey: top priorities on Education Committee
Education Committee Chair Mervyn Storey outlines the challenges facing the sector as dissolution nears, and discusses his personal views and…
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The direction of devolution
The NIO saw devolution as a step towards unity rather than protecting the union. Officials were also reluctant to devolve…
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David Ford interview: reshaping justice
David Ford discusses his time in office to date with Owen McQuade, emphasising how justice can be speeded up and…
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Naomi Long interview: Alliance in Westminster
Parliament still matters to Northern Ireland and shows that voluntary coalition can work, according to Naomi Long. The Alliance MP…
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