Public Affairs
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Assembly committees
While plenary sittings in the Assembly chamber tend to be the most recognised in terms of public profile, a majority…
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A BBC to be valued
The BBC should be protected but rationalisation and adaptability will be important tools if it is to survive in a…
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A bridge too far?
The proposed fixed link between the North and Scotland has been variously described as “worth examining” by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar…
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From MLA to Mayor
Former MLA and now Mayor of Derry and Strabane District Council Michaela Boyle talks to David Whelan about her experience…
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A sober affair
The DUP held their 2019 annual conference amidst crucial Brexit votes, potential Boris betrayal and the ever lengthening Stormont absence.…
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Coalition and unity
A reunification referendum in five years, openness to coalition government and a subdued Vice President contest were the main talking…
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A reform speaker
John Bercow struck a controversial figure in his time as Speaker. While Brexit interventions will be most remembered, it is…
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Unelected Cabinet ministers
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has taken the relatively rare step of appointing an unelected member to his reshuffled cabinet. Former…
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Speaker of the House of Commons: Lindsay Hoyle
Given the heightened profile brought to the role of Speaker of the House of Commons by Brexit and personality, agendaNi…
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Speaking up
In refusing to suspend standing orders, Robin Newton showed a resolve that appeared to be lacking in his time as…
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