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What's happening in Northern Ireland? and should polling be banned?

Jun 28, 2024
Finn McRedmond, a junior commissioning editor and writer, joins Freddie Hayward to discuss the lack of attention towards Northern Ireland in the general election, the impact of Sinn Féin on UK politics, and the potential ban on political polling to focus more on policy discussions.
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  • Northern Ireland's unique electoral landscape with entrenched alliances along nationalist and unionist lines.
  • Concerns raised about polling overshadowing substantive debates and influencing strategic rather than informed voting.

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Electoral Landscape and Predictions for Northern Ireland Elections

The podcast delves into the electoral landscape of Northern Ireland, highlighting the predictability of Westminster elections in the region with entrenched alliances along nationalist and unionist lines. The absence of major UK parties like Labour and limited attention due to devolved competencies make Northern Ireland less prominent in nationwide election campaigns. The emergence of the Alliance party as a non-sectarian option challenging traditional unionist and nationalist parties in specific constituencies adds a new dynamic to the political landscape.

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