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David McCann: Planning for Irish unity need not wait, taoiseach

I WAS listening to the “How to Unite Ireland?” podcast last week and its interview with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, where he spoke at length about...

26.03.2026 30

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David McCann: Why our MLAs should be paid more (seriously)

MAKING the case for our politicians to be paid more is not an easy task, but here I go anyway. Before I seem like I am completely out of touch, I get...

26.02.2026 30

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If you want accountability at Stormont, you need a strong opposition

30.01.2026 10

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It’s time for the UUP to ask itself some hard questions

02.01.2026 30

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The next devolved elections have potential to reshape entire UK

06.12.2025 20

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Now is the time for SDLP and Irish Labour to join forces

20.11.2025 20

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Ok Stormont, if you’re actually serious about reform, do it now

06.11.2025 10

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Catherine Connolly can be a president for the entire island

28.10.2025 20

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A warning from history for those who think a united Ireland is inevitable

23.10.2025 20

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Could Saturday signal the start of a new era for the SDLP?

09.10.2025 20

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What exactly is Gavin Robinson’s vision for the DUP?

25.09.2025 20

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Stormont has just three months to show it can deliver

10.09.2025 30

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Making the north work does not conflict with seeking a united Ireland

27.08.2025 20

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Parties must work together if they are to achieve united Ireland goal

13.08.2025 30

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We are the squeezed majority: trapped by rising costs, abandoned by our leaders

30.07.2025 20

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Why we need to make the simple case for Irish unity

17.07.2025 20

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Will there be a northern name in this year’s Irish presidential election?

02.07.2025 10

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We need more u-turns by our politicians, not less

19.06.2025 20

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After a year and a half in office, we are right to expect more from Stormont

05.06.2025 20

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David McCann: It looks like Kemi’s days as Tory leader are numbered

22.05.2025 10

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Unionism beware: the rise of Reform could be the second wind that nationalism needs

07.05.2025 20

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New Ireland campaign needs to work harder to present case for unity

24.04.2025 20

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How can Stormont avoid getting caught in the Trump tariff crossfire?

09.04.2025 20

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Forget Westminster – our political future rests with working together on this island

26.03.2025 20

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Could we actually do with more ministers at Stormont, not less?

12.03.2025 20

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Alliance needs to find a new mission to sustain its surge

27.02.2025 20

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Time for Stormont to prove the doubters wrong and show reform is possible

13.02.2025 20

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Unity momentum in danger of stalling unless Irish government plays its part

30.01.2025 20

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