Voters in the North set to return to the polls for second time in seven months
A deadline for forming a new powersharing executive has lapsed, with an election due in December.
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A deadline for forming a new powersharing executive has lapsed, with an election due in December.
Northern secretary Brandon Lewis takes legal steps to ensure services fully delivered
The political system established under the Good Friday Agreement (1998) has now been in place for 23 years. When compared to the one-party sectarian state ruled by the Unionist Party (until 1972) and to direct rule from London (until 1998) this system is the most consensual, democratic govt in the history of the state. When compared to what is necessary and possible, however, it is not a positive political settlement but a postponement, based on avoidance of something worse - a return to conflict.
A CO Down stroke survivor has called on all political parties ahead of the Assembly election to commit to
On May 20, the AMS executive hosted their first Assembly. At the meeting, students rallied to express their frustration and disappointment over the AMS’ lack of support for Palestinian students and related advocacy at Queen’s.