Public Affairs
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How to prorogue a parliament
With Boris Johnson’s recent prorogation of the Parliament, the process has come under heavier scrutiny than it has in a…
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The legalities of blocking or ignoring a bill
As the Brexit deadline of 31 October looms, ideas have been floated stating that it would be possible for Prime…
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Political Platform
The former justice minister from May 2016 until the collapse of the Northern Ireland Executive in 2017 is an Independent…
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O’Dowd launches vice-presidential bid
Former acting deputy First Minister John O’Dowd MLA’s announcement that he will challenge the incumbent Sinn Féin Vice President, Michelle…
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Assembly all-party groups
January 2020 will mark three years since the Assembly at Stormont last sat. In the absence of a debating chamber,…
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Back to basics: Danny Kinahan
The UUP’s Danny Kinahan talks to David Whelan about his recent return to politics at local level having lost his…
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Recall petition
In July 2018, DUP MP Ian Paisley became the subject of the UK’s first recall petition following his suspension for…
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Secretary of State: Julian Smith MP
The new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has given the indication of greater willingness to implement social reforms than…
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Trade Union Desk
Thinking about the cabinet formed by our new Prime Minister, Alexander Boris Johnson, I was reminded of some suitably arcane…
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Political Platform
Recently co-opted to replace Alliance leader Naomi Long at Stormont following her elevation to the European Parliament, former councillor and…
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