Public Affairs

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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Northern Ireland must embrace diversity to realise its true potential

Diverse workforces and leadership teams make for more successful and productive businesses and organisations, writes Roseann Kelly, Chief Executive of…

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