UUP infighting as McNarry says he feels “abused” and has been “kicked in the teeth”
UUP MLA David McNarry has declared that he feels “abused” over how he has been treated over revelations about co-operation discussions between the UUP and DUP.
Northern Ireland
The Week Outside Westminster – Leading questions and questioning leaders
Ed Jacobs presents his weekly round up of what’s been going on in the rest of the British Isles. This week, Alex Salmond continues to dominate.
The Week Outside Westminster – Answering the West Lothian question
Ed Jacobs presents the Week Outside Westminster: The West Lothian question, Scottish independence, United unionism, and a Welsh National Party.
What’s the point of the UUP?
Ed Jacobs asks whether, with continuing calls for a joint unionist party, there is any point in the UUP’s independent existence.
Win or lose, Scottish independence referendum heralds a revolution in UK politics
Ed Jacobs looks at the reaction to the debate on Scottish independence from Wales, Northern Ireland and the English regions.
The Week Outside Westminster – Sending Osborne to save the Union
Ed Jacobs rounds up the week’s news from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in The Week Outside Westminster.
The Week Outside Westminster – Salmond’s “fantasy” role in Thatcher’s downfall
Left Foot Forward’s Ed Jacobs rounds up the week’s news from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Resources, powers and accountability – the three big issues facing the police in 2012
Kevin Meagher looks at the biggest problems for the police to deal with over the coming year
Tories and UUP split over merger deal
Ed Jacobs examines the prospects for the UUP and the Conservatives in Northern Ireland following the failure of their electoral pact.
Preview 2012 – Northern Ireland
Left Foot Forward’s Ed Jacobs looks ahead to the political situation in Northern Ireland in 2012.