For a lot of ordinary people in Northern Ireland, the hyper-British version of unionism is missing an important part of their identity.
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The question of the Irish border remains at the centre of Brexit negotiations after an informal summit of EU leaders in Salzburg.
Belgium held the previous record with 541 days without a government. What’s holding up power-sharing?
The only way forward is a more inclusive unionism that reflects the diverse and multicultural nature of the UK.
When Northern Irish people were asked to choose between two scenarios for the post-Brexit border, they opted for one in the Irish Sea – with conditions.
Civil partnerships were introduced as a quick-fix device for a minority group. Instead, they ended up forcing heterosexuals to campaign for the same rights as LGBTQ+ people.
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To mark the 20th anniversary of the agreement that brought peace to Northern Ireland, this episode of the podcast looks at its history, its legacy and the impact of Brexit on its future.
The Northern Irish party were horrified at the suggestion that Brexit might mean different customs rules. But when it comes to women’s rights, it’s a different story.
Brexit negotiations have revealed a clear lack of appreciation for the power of symbolism in Northern Irish politics.
The latest Brexit talks would offer a masterclass in how not to negotiate if they weren’t so lacking in complexity.
A judge in Belfast has dismissed a challenge to Northern Ireland’s ban on same-sex marriage citing it as a ‘social policy’ issue.
The Conservatives’ pact with the DUP is dodgy and depressing.
A generous funding package for Northern Ireland has gone down like a lead balloon in other parts of the country.
The unionists have pledged to back up the Conservative government in exchange for an extra £1 billion for Northern Ireland
The birth certificates of the 41 players in the squad touring New Zealand are an eclectic mix.
The Good Friday Agreement’s UN treaty status means that any compromise of the rigorous impartiality it demands of the Government could be legally challenged
What happens behind the scenes when one party props up another’s minority government.
The issue of an Irish Language Act has been a sticking point at Stormont.
Northern Ireland remains out of step with the rest of the UK when it comes to accessing abortion. Now the people behind that have become extremely powerful.
The Irish nationalists now have seven MPs but they have historically refused to attend the Westminster parliament.
Top contributors
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School of History, Anthropology, Philosohy and Politics, Queen's University Belfast
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Lecturer in Politics, Queen's University Belfast
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Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Bristol
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Professor of International Conflict Analysis, School of Politics and International Relations, University of Kent
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Lecturer in Comparative Politics, University of Bath
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Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Manchester
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Associate Professor, Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation, Trinity College Dublin
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Lecturer, Northumbria University, Newcastle
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Professor of Politics, Queen Mary University of London
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Professor of Politics, University of Liverpool
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Professor of Political Sociology, Queen's University Belfast
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Honorary Research Fellow in Politics, University of Stirling
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Associate Professor Conflict Resolution, Trinity College Dublin
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Director of Terrorism and Extremism Research Centre, University of East London
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Head of Politics, University of Liverpool