The UK government continues to insist there will be no physical markers on the border. But how can that work?
- School of History, Anthropology, Philosohy and Politics, Queen's University Belfast
Ireland’s new leader has a warning for those who want a hard border: come up with a plan, or EU talks will stall.
The unionists have pledged to back up the Conservative government in exchange for an extra £1 billion for Northern Ireland
Rolling coverage of the general election results from expert academics.
In the absence of the government, and with important negotiations ahead, it’s helpful to understand what citizens think about Brexit.
The DUP and Sinn Féin face direct rule if they can’t agree on a programme for government.
A political scandal has laid bare the irreconcilable differences between to two main parties in the power-sharing agreement.
‘Sortition’ could offer a way to reinvigorate our democracy – and it’s already being trialled.
After months of deadlock, the DUP and Sinn Féin have settled some of their issues – but they’ve kicked the hard stuff into the long grass.
First minister Peter Robinson has resigned, casting uncertainty over the future of power sharing.
Prince Charles’ handshake with Gerry Adams was a momentous occasion for many reasons.
Some people’s dreams just came true in Northern Ireland – but did the UK-wide result shatter them?
Losing seats but gaining power is likely to be an apt title for any book written about the Lib Dems 2015 election experience.
Most UK parties don’t campaign hard in Northern Ireland, and some don’t show up at all. It might be better that way for now.
Surprise! Almost everyone supports gay marriage (even UKIP voters).
After winning Fermanagh and South Tyrone by four votes in 2010, Sinn Fein won’t let it go without a fight.
The DUP knows what it wants and it plans to get it in the event of a hun parliament.
At least one party in the UK’s most overlooked region could make or break this election. It’s time to swot up on the local scene.
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