Northern Ireland health minister warns of “thousands” of job losses
Northern Ireland health minister Edwin Poots has hinted that free prescriptions could come to an end as part of efforts to address a £177 million shortfall.
Northern Ireland
Attwood calls on councils to practice a “new order of politics”
The Northern Ireland minister overseeing local government has called on councillors to put aside their sectarian differences following a series of disputes.
Support for special advisers review following appointment of convicted killer at Stormont
Ulster parties have supported a review into the way special advisers at Stormont are appointed, following anger at the appointment by Sinn Fein of Mary McArdle.
Rosemary Nelson’s murder is still “shrouded in controversy”
The chilling murder of Northern Irish human rights lawyer Rosemary Nelson is still shrouded in controversy despite a recent report, writes Kevin Meagher
Break up Britain? It’s time the coalition took a different path
Ed Jacobs gives a moving analysis of the fragmentation of UK society caused by growing inequality as a result of government economic and social policy.
Time for normal politics in Northern Ireland?
Ed Jacobs looks at the aftermath of the first ever ‘everyday’ elction in Northern Ireland and asks what the future holds for the Stormont Assembly.
Vote 2011: Bad for Clegg, better for Cameron, OK for Miliband
Shamik Das summarises the state of play in the English local elections, and the Northern Ireland, Scottish and Welsh devolved elections, and looks ahead to the AV referendum result.
Vote 2011: The sustainable transport challenges in NI, Scotland & Wales
Left Foot Forward’s Eleanor Besley, a policy advisor at Sustrans, outlines the sustainable transport measures the devolved administrations should take.
Dissidents cannot be allowed to derail first “every day” election
Ed Jacobs reports on the unified condemnation and disgust seen across Northern Ireland’s political divides over the murderous actions of dissident republicans
Vote 2011 – Could Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland swing AV vote?
Ed Jacobs looks at the likely impact the votes of Scots, Welsh and North Irish voters are likely to have on the referendum on the Alternative Vote on May 5th.