Today's column in the @irishnews.com I have heard numerous dates for when we have a border poll. They have come and gone. Now we are on 2030. Setting dates far out is constitutional procrastination. www.irishnews.com/opinion/davi...

Analysis: Greatest hits and some new material played at Sinn Féin ard fheis www.irishnews.com/opinion/anal...

Was a part of a group of walkers who tested a route for a camino in Belfast. We went across all parts of the city today. Great idea, and hopefully it gets up and running.

I think this is the first time in the SDLP's history that it has had zero representation at any level in West Belfast The party has always had either an MP, MLA or Councillor in the constituency.

Some thoughts on day 1 of #sfaf26 sluggerotoole.com/2026/04/24/o...

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.

With just over a year to go until the next Assembly Election, I was on The View with @jontonge.bsky.social , @markcarruthers7.bsky.social and @gavreilly.com discussing polls ahead of May 7th 2027 and the two upcoming by-elections in the Republic. Watch here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Was on View From Stormont last night talking about the recent LucidTalk poll and how the Executive is spending (or not) their transformation fund. www.itv.com/watch/news/v...

At UTV tonight doing View from Stormont with @vickiutv.bsky.social and noticed this on the wall from the 1969 Stormont Election. The last election to the old NI Parliament.

A year out from AE22, polls had it as this SF: 25% DUP: 16% UUP: 14% APNI: 16% SDLP: 12% TUV: 11%

The race for third place is fascinating. A tie between four parties. SF on 24% would be back to 2016 levels of support. Meaning those 2-3 seats they'd hope to gain wouldn't come about. DUP would be back to 1998 levels of support. Drop in combined DUP/SF support could be talking point of AE27

🆓 On this week's episode We discuss Danny Bakers PMB on Holiday Hunger Plus we take your questions answering whether DUP ministers are out performing their counterparts and the Taoiseach's approach to NI. 🎧 Available now

Since 1998, the Foyle constituency has had a co-option in every mandate, except the brief 2016-2017 Assembly. It has never gone a full term without a co-option.

Why the pro-unity parties need to spell out their vision for what a United ireland would look like for them.

🆕Deborah Erskine joins us this week to discuss Maternity Leave provisions for MLAs. ☑️We also discuss the @ireland_thinks poll and ask why Irish unity is not higher up the list of priorities and whether it matters.

As the Troubles approached their zenith, Taoiseach Jack Lynch privately pressed Ted heath to back Irish unity, declassified file shows, but the PM refused, telling him most in NI were unionist and "he wasn’t prepared to tell them what they ought to want".

As reported on @virginmedianews.bsky.social at 12:30: Government fears one major retail fuel operator will have empty tanks nationwide as early as tomorrow, if ongoing blockades of fuel depots are not ended. A source said this was “unconscionable” when Ireland does not have an actual fuel shortage

POLL: Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks (April 3, MoE 2.8%) Sinn Féin 22 Fianna Fáil 19 (+1 in five weeks) Fine Gael 17 Social Democrats 9 (-2) Aontú 6 Ind Ireland 6 (+1) Labour 5 (+1) Greens 3 (-1) PBP-Solidarity 3 Inds/others 10 (-1)

On this week's podcast We have @nicva.org CEO on the crisis in the sector Plus, we ask if the @duponline.bsky.social can win a seat in West Belfast 🎧 Available now

400 days until #AE27 and #LE27

Brilliant news that the Assembly will be increasing from 90-126 MLAs after the next election. I know it's unpopular but we need more MLAs. 7 seats per constituency will make for some cracking contests.

Catherine Connolly announces Councll of State nominees: Fionnuala Ní Aoláin (QUB lawyer) Linda Ervine (Unionist Gaeilge advocate) Colin Harvey (QUB human rights) Kathleen Lynch (UCD sociology) Donncha O’Connell (Uni Galway law) Conor O’Mahony (UCC law) Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh (former pres Uni Galway)

On Monday the Society hosted two panels in Belfast on the anniversary of the EU referendum. You can read a short write-up of them here: https://consoc.org.uk/constitution-society-northern-ireland-event/

I was on Sunday Politics this morning with Mark Carruthers Speaking about third sector funding cuts with Celine McStravick and David Babington Plus a day in the life of an MLA with Peter Martin www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

My interview in The Irish News with Former Head of the Civil Service Sir David Sterling KCB is now available online. www.irishnews.com/news/norther...

In today's @irishnews.com I speak with former Head of the Civil Service, Sir David Sterling, about being left in charge of Northern Ireland from 2017-2020, how we just missed out on water charges, and the challenges facing the Executive. Available in shops today and online this weekend.

"Let’s demonstrate to voters who cherish their Britishness that, whilst this is not the constitutional option they want, they need not fear change if it does come in the future." Read: tinyurl.com/yc5rwfwy

Not often does a podcast provoke a written statement from a Minister. Paul Givan speaks to us today about why he believes his critics are wrong about his reforms. 🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts now

Yesterday we hosted two panels in Belfast on 10-years since the EU referendum and the lessons for Northern Ireland. Speakers included: @katyhayward.bsky.social, @jontonge.bsky.social, @markdevenport.bsky.social, @sjamcbride.bsky.social, ably chaired by @dmcbfs.bsky.social. Full write-up to follow!

Reflecting on ten years since the EU referendum today as part of Imagine. Great to put this together for Ulster Uni & @consoc.bsky.social Two great panels @jontonge.bsky.social @katyhayward.bsky.social & Stephen Farry Alongside @sjamcbride.bsky.social @markdevenport.bsky.social & Allison Morris.

🆕 We reflect on Trump, Martin, Pengelly and Irish unity 🟥 How did the leaders perform? 🟥 Did the boycott work?

This week on @StormontSources we speak with @allianceparty.bsky.social Leader @naomilong.bsky.social We talk about border polls, opposition, what Alliance are doing in government and the tone of politics 🎧 Dropping into your feeds soon

🆕 Latest Stormont Sources episode out now Cathy Mason and @michelleguy.bsky.social on education reform @otoolematthew.bsky.social on changing the First Minister titles 🎧 Available now

The first full year of Stormont Sources 📈 314,000 plus listens over the year 📈 More than 2.6 million engagements on social media.

The first full year of Stormont Sources 📈 314,000 plus listens over the year 📈 More than 2.6 million engagements on social media. We are delighted to be Northern Ireland's most listened to politics podcast

9 years ago today, we went to the polls in a snap election just 10 months after the last one. The Assembly is reduced to 90 seats. Turnout surges to 65%, and for the first time, Unionism loses its majority in the Assembly.

Good luck to any Labour MP with a majority 10,000 and under at the next election

On the podcast this week ⚖️ Is the leadership of reaching out over? 🏛️ What reform could actually mean 💷 Why MLA pay has everyone running for cover 🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts

10 years ago today, Ireland heads to the polls....

In today's @irishnews.com arguing why our MLAs should be paid more. The final power on who serves in that chamber rests with us. www.irishnews.com/opinion/davi...

Profs @katyhayward.bsky.social , @jontonge.bsky.social & @stephenfarry.bsky.social @sjamcbride.bsky.social, @markdevenport.bsky.social & Allison Morris will reflect on the political implications of Brexit Get your tickets imaginebelfast.com/event/10-yea...

Great to have @markcarruthers7.bsky.social speaking to @ulsteruni.bsky.social politics students today about political journalism and politics in a digital age

As part of Imagine join Ann Watt @pivotalpolicy.bsky.social Jodie Carson @ulsteruni.bsky.social & Suzanne Breen @belfasttelegraph.co.uk sluggerotoole.com/2026/02/23/s...

Was on Sunday Politics today talking about MLA Pay and the upcoming Gordon and Denton by-election. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

One year of Stormont Sources Today, we examine comments on whether a United Ireland is inevitable and reflect on one year of the podcast. More than 250,000 listens and downloads in our first year. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeOw...

On Stormont Sources today 🟥Is a United Ireland inevitable? 🟥Should the Irish government make an apology for events during the Troubles? 🟥We reflect on one year of Stormont Sources. 🎧Available later today

% of the Assembly made up of MLAs by designation 2022 U: 41% N:39% Oth: 20% 2017 U: 44% N: 43% Oth: 12% 2016 U: 52% N: 37% Oth: 11%

10 years ago this week, David Cameron agreed a reform deal with the EU. This paves the way for the referendum, which he announces will be held on 23rd June.