Stormont Sources
Stormont Sources
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Welcome inside politics in Northern Ireland. Listen to the podcast which brings you analysis, insight and experience from Stormont. Join journalist, David McCann, plus Tim Cairns, a former Special Advisor to Peter Robinson and Head of Policy for the DUP and Micheal McKernan, a former Special Advisor in the SDLP worked in the Executive from 2007-2016. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast covers a diverse range of topics related to Northern Ireland's politics including the impact of the Trump administration, the Programme for Government, public service reforms, and the role of opposition parties. Notable episodes discuss healthcare budget issues, the Alliance Party's future strategies, and the implications of public policies such as water charges, providing listeners with critical insights into the political landscape.
Welcome inside politics in Northern Ireland. Listen to the podcast which brings you analysis, insight and experience from Stormont. Join journalist, David McCann, plus Tim Cairns, a former Special Advisor to Peter Robinson and Head of Policy for the DUP and Micheal McKernan, a former Special Advisor in the SDLP worked in the Executive from 2007-2016.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The latest LucidTalk poll is in, and it’s a rough snapshot for the big parties at Stormont. With Sinn Féin and the DUP seeing a dip in support, we ask: is the “First Minister effect” wearing off?
In this episode, David McCann and Tim Cairns dive deep into the rising popularity of the SDLP’s Claire Hanna and the UUP’s John Burrows (and why that might not actually lead to more seats). Plus, we look across the water at a Prime Minister under pressure—how much longer can Keir Starmer survive?
Finally, we look the “Fiscal Paralysis” at the heart of the Executive. Why has only 4% of a £230m transformation fund been spent while public services crumble? Tim has some ideas for the Assembly.
Topics covered:
- The LucidTalk Poll: Winners and Losers.
- Is Claire Hanna is NI’s most popular politician.
- The “Gavin Robinson Problem” and the DUP’s next generation.
- Keir Starmer vs. The British Public: The Summer Recess deadline.
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