Politics
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Westminster notes
Local cabinet seat possible Northern Ireland residents could take a Cabinet seat next year, Downing Street has suggested. agendaNi pressed…
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Scottish independence and Northern Ireland
Independence for Scotland would have a major impact on Northern Ireland’s politics. Peter Cheney sums up the debate and the…
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Assembly round-up
As the Assembly beds down, new members are reminded of acceptable conduct, while a major health announcement is followed by…
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West Belfast by-election and the writ
As the by-election moves closer, Peter Cheney analyses the process and recalls a 30-year old precedent. The Government will move…
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Alternative voting
Voters across the UK are being given the opportunity to decide whether to change the system for electing MPs on…
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Focus on the strategic: Dermot Nesbitt
Former Minister Dermot Nesbitt reflects on devolution to date, and hopes for more strategic thinking in the next term. Northern…
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Opposition prospects
Owen Polley sums up the debate around an Assembly opposition, and how it could take shape. With a Stormont election…
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Right to roam: Paul Maskey
Mobile phone roaming charges within Ireland are an “unfair taxation” for customers and should be abolished, according to Paul Maskey.…
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Stormont reaching out: Gareth McGrath
The public needs to see the Assembly as its own, Director of Engagement Gareth McGrath says as he tells Peter…
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High Sheriff’s ceremonial role
Around 1,000 years ago a High Sheriff ran the military and looked after tax collection but the role is now…
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