The misrepresentation of the Troubles in Netflix’s The Crown
llustrations by Hannah Robinson Netflix’s hit series The Crown, documenting the life of Elizabeth II, just released its fourth season and the first episode’s movement into 1979 see the introduction of…
Brexit, Northern Ireland and international law
Illustrations by Hannah Robinson Ever since that fateful day in June 2016 when it was announced that the United Kingdom would be leaving the European Union, there has been a never-ending…
Love the Union? Beware of Boris!
Illustrations by Hannah Robinson Owing to particularly unsettling polling statistics which were said to have startled even the Prime Minister, a hastily organised trip north of the border was meant to…
John Hume’s lifelong mission is far from complete
Illustrations by Hannah Robinson On 3 August 2020, the UK lost one of its most instrumental statesmen. John Hume, the celebrated leader of the SDLP, is someone that I deeply admire….
For Stormont’s sake, end the Brexit dawdle and grant that extension
Illustrations by Hannah Robinson Brexit is still happening – however low it is on the Whitehall agenda – and it deserves our utmost attention. The government, is now focused on responding…
Northern Ireland Secretary: the most underestimated role in the cabinet
Illustration by Hannah Robinson At Boris Johnson’s last cabinet re-shuffle, the previous Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Julian Smith, was sacked, leaving the role open to be filled by the…
Brexit continues to leave students out in the cold
Illustration by Hannah Robinson It has been over three years since the results of the Brexit referendum were announced. The initial deadline was March 29th 2019, and although this date has…
The Stormont Crisis: how long will Westminster allow it to last?
January 2017 was the last time Northern Ireland had an executive branch. That is over two and a half years since any decisions regarding the day to day running of…