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Bovine TB: a problem that won’t go away
Richard Halleron explains the origins of the problem and the differing approaches in Northern Ireland and England. The link between…
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Farming and water quality
Nitrates and phosphates have caused considerable pollution but farmers are helping to control it, Richard Halleron writes. Agriculture is playing…
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Europe’s greenest capital
Copenhagen’s European Green Capital project manager Anne-Marie Larsen outlined the city’s progress at the Northern Ireland Environment Forum. Copenhagen –…
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David Cameron speech: recovery begins but a long way to go
Peter Cheney looked on as David Cameron made his keynote speech in Manchester. He weighs up its main messages. Make…
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Theresa Villiers interview: investment success stands out
Secretary of State Theresa Villiers talks to Peter Cheney about her impressions of Northern Ireland after a year in post.…
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Mike Penning interview: work and welfare
Outgoing NIO Minister of State Mike Penning is a vocal promoter of welfare reform but not a typical Tory. He…
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Widdecombe & Campbell
Two political personalities discuss the Tory conference and Ed Miliband’s alternative with agendaNi. Book launches are regular features in the…
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Irwin Armstrong interview: a local link to Downing Street
Peter Cheney interviews Northern Ireland Conservative Chair Irwin Armstrong about the party’s national influence and regional economic policies. For a…
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Conservative Party: towards 2015
A partisan stump speech is a sign of Owen Paterson’s growing popularity on the Tory right. Others take a more…
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Frances O’Grady: make the recovery real
TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady added an alternative voice to the Tory conference. She shares her reflections with agendaNi. What…
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