It’s started. And you’ll hear lots more of it over the coming years. DUP Minister for Social Development Nelson McCausland said this week he’s prepared to consider participating in activities relating to the commemoration of the Easter Rising. No, Virginia, he did not say he would wear a beret and snap a salute outside the GPO.
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Hopeful straws in Council wind
They are just straws in the wind and it could be nothing more than Stockholm Syndrome after spending seven
Drawing the line at drawing the line
THE DUP don’t do self-awareness, otherwise they wouldn’t be complaining that the Boundary Commission’s recommended Westminster changes are an egregious example of gerrymandering. The Commission has recommended ditching two of the North’s 18 seats.
Cadet-gate rages amongst the councillors
Belfast City Council’s monthly meeting isn’t a whole lot of fun at the best of times. Lets just say some of our esteemed local reps enjoy the sound of their own voices a tad too much. I’ve often thought an Oscar-style time limit should be introduced, where loud music is played when someone has talked over their allotted time slot.
Stormount 147 isn’t that common
DURING a radio debate last week ahead of the DUP conference, a caller did what’s called the local politics 147 – he referred to both Stormount and Westminister in the same sentence.
Ulster at the radio crossroads
Sometimes radio can simply suck your breath away – leave you gasping on over breakfast or in the car. I’ve had two such moments already today; at this rate I’ll be hyperventilating by tea-time.
