John Foster / 10 Sep 2022
The Irish Abyss
Truss and the Backstop
The Tories believe they’re the most consistent party in British politics.(...)
Northern Ireland
Josh White / 02 Aug 2021
Government-Approved Media
Meet the Westminster Lobby
We’re all familiar with the sight of reporters standing outside Parliament, doing their talking heads thing.(...)
Josh White / 04 Jan 2021
The Meaning of Brexit
Bonfire of National Illusions
I keep trying to forget about Brexit, but the Leavers won’t let us. Brexiteers are triumphant, though not all of them feel so victorious – despite getting almost everything they wanted. At least the Tories will have to own this failure.(...)
The Battleground / 22 Oct 2020
All About Britain
Brexit and the Irish Question
Brexit will turn out badly. Not just for the United Kingdom. That's a given. But Ireland, too. Including the British-occupied north. (...)
Josh White / 02 Mar 2020
Five Stages of Brexit
Breaking Down the Breakup
Britain's departure from the European Union was a day of jubilation for some and mourning for others. Many people are still clinging to easy answers and false hopes. It's time to sober up.(...)
John Foster / 10 Feb 2020
The Rise of Sinn Féin
Ireland’s New Class Politics
Irish politics has always moved in rhythms different to the rest of Europe. Saturday’s election is no exception. (...)
Josh White / 06 Jan 2020
Another England is Possible
The Problem With Patriotism
Labour’s devastating defeat has reopened an old debate about England’s future. Labour leadership contenders David Lammy and Rebecca Long-Bailey have issued calls for ‘civic nationalism’ and ‘progressive patriotism’.(...)
John Foster / 29 Nov 2019
Drop the Guns
Daniel Finn’s One Man’s Terrorist: A Political History of the IRA
Britain's decision to leave the EU has destabilised Northern Ireland. A return to sectarian conflict is one of the most feared consequences of the return of a hard border.(...)
Sean Quinn / 06 Nov 2019
Ireland’s British Hangover
Brexit and What Comes After
“I’ve applied for Irish citizenship.” Pre-Brexit, this would have been amazing to hear in a cut-glass accent by a late-middle-aged upper-class British woman. But Brexit was looming and she didn’t want any hassle commuting to her country home, in France. (...)
Josh Kitto / 20 Sep 2019
The Return of Direct Rule
Northern Ireland and Brexit
Brexit’s fate was always going to be determined by the Irish border. Efforts to limit migration have always ignored the threat it posed. (...)