‘Partnership’ is the only way to secure devolution’ – By Colum Eastwood

Picture by @AntrimLens The days before an election usually follow a similar pattern. As the finish line draws ever closer, nerves are frayed, nails are bitten and hyperbole always ends up being the only winner. This election has been different though. The approach of polling day has actually helped to bring focus and clarity. The…

In a profound analysis Terry Wright pinpoints the fly in the ointment in UUP leader Mike Nesbitt’s love affair with the SDLP…

The arrival of the visiting party leader was much anticipated. The talks leading up to it had not been without their problems. Political parties possess a surplus of ego but are often short on unifying endeavour however the arrangements had been finally agreed. The UUP Conference 2008, the date of which had been delayed to…