Northern Ireland’s First Minister steps aside, leaving Stormont a “zombie parliament”
Instead of collapsing the devolved assembly as promised, the DUP are maiming it from within.
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The deadlock in Northern Ireland has as much to do with welfare cuts as the IRA
There is a bitter divide over how the Conservatives’ welfare cuts can be imposed on Northern Ireland.
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A better future for Northern Ireland
This last few weeks have been difficult ones for the Executive. But a better future is still in reach, says…
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If Jeremy Corbyn was wrong on Northern Ireland, so was Nelson Mandela
The veteran MP's Northern Irish associations have been put under the spotlight - but its overhyped, argues Kevin Meagher.
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Can power-sharing in Northern Ireland be saved?
Northern Irish First Minister Peter Robinson has called for David Cameron to suspend the devolved assembly after allegations that the…
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What’s going on in Northern Ireland?
Power-sharing and devolved rule are under threat. What's going on? Ciara Dunne explains.
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As Northern Ireland’s flag debate rages on, could a new neutral design be the answer?
A row over flying the Union flag at council buildings all year appears destined for the courts.
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Is the SNP really trying to break up with the Queen?
News that the Scottish government could withhold money from QEII has been exaggerated, but there is a political point to…
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