As Stormont faces the threat of collapse,it’s no help to bear Westminster standing by paternalisticallySo often has the power-sharing arrangement in Northern Ireland teetered on the brink of collapse that the temptation is to turn a blind eye until the threat is either averted or comes to pass. The temptation is especially great at a time when the calls on the attention of politicians and public on the mainland are so urgent. From migration to the Chinese stock markets to the meltdown in the Labour party, there is fairly enough to be going on with as the novel political term begins. Northern Ireland is always with us, or is it not? Related: DUP to call for revival of Northern Ireland ceasefire monitoring system Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com