Stormont Sources

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Carla Lockhart says she would not want to put taxpayers to the expense of a by-election at this stage, but insists she would not shy away from fighting another election.

Discussing the possibility of an early Westminster election, Lockhart says she is prepared to put her name on the ballot paper again if required.

#NorthernIreland #CarlaLockhart #Politics

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Carla Lockhart outlines the three key parts of her proposed bill, which aims to strengthen accountability within the Northern Ireland Assembly.

The proposals include restrictions on ministers and MLAs with recent criminal convictions, as well as a process allowing at least 30 MLAs to refer alleged breaches of the Pledge of Office to the Attorney General for independent judicial review.

#NorthernIreland #CarlaLockhart #Stormont

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Carla Lockhart says she would not want to put taxpayers to the expense of a by-election at this stage, but insists she would not shy away from fighting another election.

Discussing the possibility of an early Westminster election, Lockhart says she is prepared to put her name on the ballot paper again if required.

#NorthernIreland #CarlaLockhart #Politics

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Carla Lockhart says unionist unity must go beyond elections and party politics, arguing that there is more that unites unionism than divides it.

She discusses the need for unionist leaders to work together, move beyond internal disagreements and encourage people to re-engage with politics.

#NorthernIreland #CarlaLockhart #Unionism

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Carla Lockhart says she wants to encourage more women to find their voice and take their place in public life.

Speaking about her decision to step outside the DUP, Lockhart discusses the importance of having the courage to stand by your beliefs, inspire young people and create opportunities for the next generation.

#NorthernIreland #CarlaLockhart #Politics

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Carla Lockhart says she wants to encourage more women to find their voice and take their place in public life.

Speaking about her decision to step outside the DUP, Lockhart discusses the importance of having the courage to stand by your beliefs, inspire young people and create opportunities for the next generation.

#NorthernIreland #CarlaLockhart #Politics

@dmcbfs | @timcairns

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"Carla Lockhart on What Next for Unionism in Northern Ireland..."

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🆕 EPISODE of Stormont Sources STREAMING NOW on podcast apps and YouTube.

"Carla Lockhart on What Next for Unionism in Northern Ireland..."

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What do voters who sit in the middle really think about a United Ireland?

David McCann speaks to Ryan Hoey about Northern Ireland’s changing political landscape, the voters who don’t strongly identify as unionist or nationalist, and why dissatisfaction with the status quo could present a challenge for the pro-union argument.

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What do voters who sit in the middle really think about a United Ireland?

David McCann speaks to Ryan Hoey about Northern Ireland’s changing political landscape, the voters who don’t strongly identify as unionist or nationalist, and why dissatisfaction with the status quo could present a challenge for the pro-union argument.

#StormontSources #NorthernIrelandPolitics #Unionism

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Did Drumcree help Sinn Féin while leaving the SDLP behind?

On this week's episode of Stormont Sources, the team discuss the political fallout from Drumcree, the SDLP’s 9% polling result and whether the party’s response to the Garvaghy Road protests was visible enough to voters.

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Could the next Assembly election change the future of a border poll?

David and Michael discuss the changing balance between nationalism, unionism and the ‘other’ designation and what the 2027 election could mean for the constitutional debate.

#StormontSources #BorderPoll #NorthernIrelandPolitics

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Is the BBC caught in the middle of Northern Ireland’s political divide, or is the criticism justified?

On this week's episode the panel debate the BBC’s coverage of Northern Ireland politics, the controversy surrounding the Nolan Show, and whether criticism from both sides means journalists are getting the balance right.

#StormontSources #BBC #NolanShow

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🆕 EPISODE of Stormont Sources STREAMING NOW on podcast apps and YouTube.

"DUP Crisis, Sinn Féin Poll Surge & Renew NI"

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Is the BBC caught in the middle of Northern Ireland’s political divide, or is the criticism justified?

On this week's episode the panel debate the BBC’s coverage of Northern Ireland politics, the controversy surrounding the Nolan Show, and whether criticism from both sides means journalists are getting the balance right.

#StormontSources #BBC #NolanShow

@dmcbfs | @timcairns

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🆕 EPISODE of Stormont Sources STREAMING NOW on podcast apps and YouTube.

"DUP Crisis, Sinn Féin Poll Surge & Renew NI"

Watch here: https://t.co/Wj4L79Wsya

Listen on Podcast Apps: https://t.co/atJ5fufOcJ

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Will a few extra seats for Sinn Féin in 2027 change the balance of power at Stormont?

This week the team discuss how the election could affect ministerial positions, the Executive and the balance between unionism and nationalism.

#Stormont #SinnFein #DUP

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Will a few extra seats for Sinn Féin in 2027 change the balance of power at Stormont?

This week the team discuss how the election could affect ministerial positions, the Executive and the balance between unionism and nationalism.

#Stormont #SinnFein #DUP

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Has Sinn Féin already won the next Assembly election?

David and Michael discuss Sinn Féin’s response to the Garvaghy Road controversy, with Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O’Neill attending PSNI interviews over the peaceful protest.

Michael argues the controversy has given Sinn Féin a tremendous political boost and suggests the DUP and Jamie Bryson have helped hand it to them.

#SinnFéin #DUP #GarvaghyRoad #Stormont

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Has Sinn Féin already won the next Assembly election?

David and Michael discuss Sinn Féin’s response to the Garvaghy Road controversy, with Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O’Neill attending PSNI interviews over the peaceful protest.

Michael argues the controversy has given Sinn Féin a tremendous political boost and suggests the DUP and Jamie Bryson have helped hand it to them.

#SinnFéin #DUP #GarvaghyRoad #Stormont

@dmcbfs | @timcairns