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Red Lines

The Constituency Profiles: Fermanagh South Tyrone, West Tyrone and Mid Ulster

Jul 2, 2024
Political analyst David McCann, broadcaster Enda McClafferty, and correspondent David Young join to discuss the intricacies of upcoming elections in Fermanagh South Tyrone, West Tyrone, and Mid Ulster. They explore boundary changes, party strategies, voter dynamics, and controversies surrounding the campaigns, offering insights into the competitive political landscape of these constituencies.
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Quick takeaways

  • Shift towards nationalism in Fermanagh/South Tyrone, tight competition between Sinn Féin and Ulster Unionist.
  • West Tyrone predicted as Sinn Féin stronghold, focus on unionist vote competition for second place.

Deep dives

Significant Boundaries Changes in Fermanagh and South Tyrone

The podcast discusses the significance of boundary changes in the Fermanagh and South Tyrone constituency, specifically focusing on the impact of these changes on the close competition between Sinn Féin and the Ulster Unionist candidate. With notable names like Michelle Gildernew stepping down and new candidates entering the race, the constituency dynamics are shifting slightly more towards nationalism, making the competition crucial with only a narrow margin of victory in previous elections.

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