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• Should Stormont Scrap Power-Sharing? Q&A

  Stormont Sources is back with an Ask Us Anything special, answering your questions on the future of Northern Ireland politics.👉 Michael, Tim and David tackle:Should Northern Ireland’s mandatory power-sharing system be scrapped?Could a voluntary coalition at Stormont actually work – and what would it look like?Why the DUP and Sinn Féin might dominate under new arrangements.A thought experiment: what would a 32-county Dáil look like in a united Ireland?Could Unionist parties survive – and who would lead a realigned Irish politics?This episode dives into the hard questions: is power-sharing holding Northern Ireland back, and what would political reform mean for the future?📌 Got a question for the next Ask Us Anything? Email [email protected] or WhatsApp us at 0333 404 6507.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly episodes on Northern Ireland politics, power-sharing, Stormont dysfunction, and the future of the Union. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Stormont Returns: Alliance vs UUP, DUP vs Sinn Féin, and Trans Guidance Fallout

  Stormont is back – and so is the drama.In this week’s episode of Stormont Sources, David McCann, Tim Kearns, and Michael McKernan break down a fiery week in the Assembly:Nuala McAllister’s clash with UUP Deputy Speaker Steve Aiken – was her suspension justified?Alliance vs DUP tensions and Paul Givan’s new trans guidance for schools – is it common sense or a culture war?Gavin Robinson vs Michelle O’Neill over a British Army jobs fair in Derry – electioneering or genuine disagreement?With 18 months to go until the Assembly election, is the campaign already underway?Plus: Party conference season for the DUP, UUP and SDLP – what do the leaders need to do to inspire their base?🔔 Subscribe for weekly analysis of Northern Ireland politics. 🎧 Full podcast available on all apps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Gambling Addiction: NI’s Hidden Crisis

  Northern Ireland has one of the highest rates of gambling harm in the UK, yet Stormont has been slow to act. In this episode of Stormont Sources, David McCann sits down with Philip McGuigan MLA, Chair of the All-Party Group on Reducing Gambling Harm, plus, Tim Cairns and Michael McKernan discuss:The personal impact of gambling addiction on individuals and familiesWhy Northern Ireland lacks support services compared to England, Scotland, and the Republic of IrelandThe urgent need for updated legislation and an independent gambling regulatorHow online gambling complicates regulation and enforcementPotential solutions, including a gambling levy to fund treatment, prevention, and education🎯 If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling harm, seek help:GamStop: https://www.gamstop.co.ukDunlewey: Support for gambling addiction counselling in Northern IrelandSubscribe for more in-depth political analysis: Stormont Sources YouTube ChannelFollow us on X, Instagram & TikTok for clips and updates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The Anti-Poverty Strategy: An Opportunity Wasted?

  In this episode of the Stormont Sources podcast, the hosts are joined by Ulster University's Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick to delve into the draft anti-poverty strategy in Northern Ireland. They discuss the criticisms surrounding the anti-poverty strategy, highlighting its lack of actionable goals and the urgent need for a comprehensive approach to tackle poverty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• TUV Surge Shakes NI Politics

  A new LucidTalk poll, published in the Belfast Telegraph, has shaken up the political landscape in Northern Ireland.Sinn Féin continues to lead with 26% of the vote.The DUP trail at 17%.The big story: the TUV surge to 13%, potentially threatening DUP seats.Alliance slips to 12%, with questions over Naomi Long’s leadership.The SDLP and UUP both sit at 11%, raising big questions about unionist unity and Mike Nesbitt’s future.In this deep-dive discussion, we break down: 👉 Why the TUV is gaining ground 👉 Whether the DUP can claw back support before 2027 👉 Naomi Long’s collapse in approval among unionists 👉 The SDLP’s slow recovery under Claire Hanna 👉 Gavin Robinson’s future as a DUP leader 👉 Why some are calling for a DUP–UUP mergerWe also look at the lessons from 1998, when fringe unionist parties cut through, and what this poll tells us about the road to the next Assembly elections.📌 Subscribe for more Northern Ireland political analysis, polls, and in-depth interviews.🚨 What do YOU think of the latest poll?Will the TUV hold their surge or fade?Can the DUP recover by 2027?Is Naomi Long’s time up as Alliance leader? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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