After making impressive gains in 2020, Sinn Féin was tipped to finally make it into government this year. It’s failure to do so will prompt an internal shake up.
- Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Bristol
Rolling coverage of the general election results from expert academics.
A political scandal has laid bare the irreconcilable differences between to two main parties in the power-sharing agreement.
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?
The Conversation’s hot seats series looked at the key marginals. Our panel of experts take a look at the results.
Experts provide a rolling response, live as the results come in for the 2015 general election.
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.
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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