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A house divided
Peter Cheney looks at what a formal opposition could mean for the Assembly and the Executive’s accountability. Any change in…
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Hillsborough’s new tenant: Owen Paterson
The first Conservative Secretary of State since Sir Patrick Mayhew, Owen Paterson has said he will remain pro-union in the…
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Cameron: visits to Belfast
The new Prime Minister moves from election rhetoric to decisions on the deficit between his two visits to the province.…
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Michelle Gildernew: a fair share for women
Women bring a fresh perspective to Irish politics but many obstacles stand in the way. Michelle Gildernew writes of her…
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Labour’s life and times
Following defeat at the polls, now is a good time to take stock of the history of the New Labour…
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Westminster and devolution: who does what?
Devolution in Northern Ireland divides government policy into three categories. As a rule, responsibilities are transferred to the Assembly, subject…
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Photographer John McVitty: variety is the spice of life
Winner of last year’s BT Northern Ireland Regional Press Photographer of the Year award, John McVitty has been a lenseman…
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Stuart Neville on his dramatic debut
Acclaimed for “finally giving Northern Ireland the novel its singular history deserves”, Armagh author Stuart Neville speaks to Meadhbh Monahan…
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Cameron’s Big Society
Not only is the UK’s economy broken but its society as well. That was a recurring theme throughout David Cameron’s…
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Middletown autism centre: purpose questioned
A major North/South project’s purpose has again been questioned, with claims that it will not properly meet the needs of…
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