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USDAW
The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW) is the fourth largest union in Northern Ireland and also across…
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Baroness Newlove: active and safer communities
Public servants need to visit communities in order to help local activists deal with anti-social behaviour and other problems, the…
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Cutting freedom of information
Peter Cheney analyses Civil Service plans to name and impose charges on the senders of freedom of information requests. Civil…
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Alliance Party conference
David Ford turned against all four larger parties at his conference as he sought to hold its ground in government. …
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The Home Rule Bill centenary
One hundred years ago, a third Home Rule Bill for Ireland was debated in Westminster. Its consequences are still felt.…
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Public Affairs
Trade Union Desk
John O’Farrell argues that regional pay will drive down demand and prolong the recession. Sammy Wilson does not always see…
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UUP leadership election: Mike Nesbitt’s win
Peter Cheney assesses the UUP’s mood as it chooses its 15th leader. Mike Nesbitt’s comprehensive victory as Ulster Unionist leader…
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Henry Clark
Henry Maitland Clark 11 April 1929 – 24 March 2012 MP for North Antrim 1959-1970 One of the last of…
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Brussels to Belfast
Local views on the Fiscal Compact Treaty The Irish Government will hold a referendum on Fiscal Compact Treaty on 31…
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Standards for press officers
Executive press officers are rejecting a code of conduct used in all other parts of the UK. Peter Cheney reports.…
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