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Listen on your podcast app // David McCann, Tim Cairns and Michael McKernan take you inside Northern Irish politics // Email: [email protected]

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🆕This week on the podcast @Saraita101 talks to us about Unionist identity We discuss Paul Doherty's resignation from the SDLP Then we also talk about the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis. 🎧 Available now
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For unionists, engaging in unity debates is a strategic choice. Some see value in shaping the discussion, others worry it signals acceptance of change. Because of this, many politicians choose where and when to engage carefully. Unionist commentator Sarah Creighton joins us on this week's podcast to share her thoughts. #Stormont #UKPolitics #Debates @dmcbfs
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“People don't want to do anything for fear of it being unpopular.” @dmcbfs and @timcairns react to the news that a £230 million fund given to Stormont two years ago remains unspent. Just how bad is The Executive’s inaction problem?
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“There is nobody at the moment within Sinn Féin who would lead the party” @dmcbfs suggests that Sinn Féin have a leadership problem in the executive, but that the party lacks quality politicians who could step up to the role of First Minister. @timcairns
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“He’s not very good at politics.” @timcairns on the state of Keir Starmer’s premiership amid the Mandelson vetting scandal. @dmcbfs
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On this week's episode 🟥We discuss the most recent @LucidTalk poll 🟥What is the future of Keir Starmer? 🟥Plus the Executive's approach to public service transformation.
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Latest @StormontSources is out. We look at the BelTel poll and popular leaders, Starmer (who isn’t popular for some reason) and Executive finance! Here stormontsources.com/listen Or wherever you get your podcasts and all that!
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Concerns have been raised about the use of Private Members’ Bills in the Northern Ireland Assembly, with criticism that some proposals are not suited to legislation. Tim argues the proposal “Is not an appropriate legislative intervention. Nobody would be seriously thinking this should be an act of the assembly or parliament”. #UKPolitics #Stormont #NIAssembly @dmcbfs @timcairns
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The DUP and Sinn Féin are operating with different priorities, making direct comparisons difficult. Michael argues “Sinn Féin aren't committed to Northern Ireland whereas the DUP are. The DUP are much more successful when it comes to managerial ambitions”. #UKPolitics #Stormont #Priorities @dmcbfs @timcairns
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Micheál Martin has said reconciliation should come before any constitutional change, marking a shift away from the Good Friday Agreement’s simple majority approach to a border poll. Michael agrees “Reconciliation must come first. This change is overshadowed by Micheál's broader engagement and support for initiatives in the North”. #UKPolitics #Stormont #MicheálMartin @dmcbfs @timcairns
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Holiday hunger legislation at Stormont. Danny Baker states “Whilst this measure will not end child poverty it is an important step in supporting disadvantaged children and families”. The bill aims to support families all year round. #UKPolitics #Stormont #DannyBaker @dmcbfs @timcairns
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