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Red Lines

The Constituency Profiles: Belfast North, South, East and West.

Jun 26, 2024
Political analyst David McCann, commentator Brendan Hughes, and journalist Suzanne Breen discuss the upcoming Belfast elections. They analyze key players, humor in the election race, challenges for the Green Party, and potential outcomes in East, North, South, and West Belfast constituencies.
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Quick takeaways

  • East Belfast presents a close race between DUP and Alliance, impacted by party fragmentation and Sinn Féin's approach.
  • Boundary changes in South, North, and West Belfast constituencies signal potential shifts in future election dynamics.

Deep dives

East Belfast Constituency Profile

East Belfast is a closely contested constituency with Gavin Robinson of the DUP facing off against Naomi Long of the Alliance party. The TUV's presence adds to the complexity, recalling past election impacts. Factors like progressive party fragmentation and Sinn Féin's approach affect the tight race.

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