

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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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Challenges in Northern Ireland's Unionism
01:46 • 10min
Immigration and Identity in Northern Ireland
11:41 • 9min
Funding Controversies at Kaceman Park
20:49 • 5min
Political Turbulence Within Unionism: A Leadership Crisis
26:19 • 2min
Navigating Identity Crises in the Ulster Unionist Party
28:40 • 5min