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The BelTel

Sinn Féin soaring, UUP struggling, unionists and nationalists completely divided on immigration

Aug 27, 2024
David McCann, a political commentator on Northern Ireland's current landscape, and Sarah Creighton, an expert in political polling, dive into the shifting dynamics of local politics. They analyze Sinn Féin's climb and the Ulster Unionist Party's challenges following a leadership crisis. Conversations reveal the stark divisions on immigration among unionists and nationalists, alongside funding debates for the Casement Park project, underscoring deep-rooted communal tensions and the pressing need for political adaptation.
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  • Sinn Féin's significant lead in recent polling reflects a shifting political landscape, underscoring unionism's ongoing crisis amid demographic changes.
  • The divide over Casement Park funding highlights deeper identity conflicts and funding priorities between unionist and nationalist communities in Northern Ireland.

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