Does Northern Ireland need more women politicians? There was a discussion on the second half of Hearts & Minds tonight about women in politics and specifically their under-representation in politics here. It did get me thinking, particularly when… more »

Despite overwhelming opposition, the DUP seem determined to foist the Maze white elephant on Northern Ireland's sports. As Lawrie Sanchez's Green And White Army marched up to 33rd, equalling their highest ever position in FIFA's rankigns, the DUP wer… more »

The First Minister and Deputy First Minister have made their first public act by jointly signing a letter to Secretary of State for (Wales and) Northern Ireland. So? They've used this iconic act to request something that I'm sure we would all be gratefu… more »

Anyone else catch the Politics Show on the BBC today? Caitriona Ruane was asked if someone witnessed activity they thought to be part of a dissident republican operation, should they go to the police? Her response? "Stop playing games." Games?… more »

I thought I'd give myself a few days to digest the election results before commenting, because my initial gut reaction was rage. Into Thursday evening the rage gave way to depression which lasted well into the night. This was part of the reason I stoppe… more »

"I have successfully broken the strength of Sinn Fein," So says Ian Paisley on UTV's election coverage. Let me get this right. Sinn Fein are set to get their best election result in history and Big Ian reckons he's broken their strength? It just pr… more »

When the first election results were coming in I ran updates for a short time. The last of these is now here for archive purposes only. Belfast East The first results are in and Peter Robinson and Naomi Long are elected in Belfast East. Peter Rob… more »

Britain could soon be electing the upper house of Parliament (pictured). Image © Parliamentary Copyright. A slight destraction from the election before counting begins tomorrow, as MPs today voted for a completely elected upper chamber of Parli… more »

With the election due to kick off in just over 7 hours I just want to take a last chance to urge people to vote for parties outside the big 4 as their first preference. Don't fall for the DUP's scaremongering. They just don't want you to exercise your… more »

Wow. As I was recovering from a hangover today I heard the post and got up to find I had been inundated with election material. Every party from the UK Unionists to the Workers Party to the "Procapitalism" candidate. Included in this was a leaflet fr… more »