Politics
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Departing reflections from outgoing MLAs
agendaNi asked three veterans of the Assembly, having served since 1998, to reflect on their careers as they leave their…
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Assembly round-up
The Assembly completes its first full term, as political change gathers pace south of the border. 4 February 1969 is…
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Alastair Campbell interview: the spindoctor looks back
Northern Ireland must accept its current political system, despite its faults, Alastair Campbell contends. Peter Cheney discusses Brown, Cameron, Iraq…
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Election countdown
The Assembly will dissolve at midnight on 24 March as the election countdown begins. On 5 May, elections will also…
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The SDLP’s turbulent history
The SDLP was founded during the most turbulent period of Northern Ireland’s political history. Author Seán Farren speaks to Emma…
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DUP conference: fighting back
A year of controversy ended on a positive note for Peter Robinson, dismissing opposition and rebranding his party for the…
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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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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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