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Stormont Sources

Stormont Sources

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 Welcome inside politics in Northern Ireland. Listen to the podcast which brings you analysis, insight and experience from Stormont. Join journalist, David McCann, plus Tim Cairns, a former Special Advisor to Peter Robinson and Head of Policy for the DUP and Micheal McKernan, a former Special Advisor in the SDLP worked in the Executive from 2007-2016.

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  • Paul Givan as he faces a No Confidence Motion Over Israel Trip

    Paul Givan as he faces a No Confidence Motion Over Israel Trip
    2025/11/06

    In this episode of Stormont Sources, Education Minister Paul Givan joins David McCann, Tim Cairns, and Michael McKernan to address the political firestorm surrounding his Israel trip, the no confidence motion he now faces, and the growing tensions inside the Northern Ireland Executive.


    Givan defends his actions, challenges claims of departmental impropriety, and responds directly to criticism from across the political spectrum. The conversation expands into a heated exchange over Israel, Gaza, and Northern Ireland’s divided reaction to the conflict — with comparisons to other global crises, from China’s treatment of the Uyghurs to Sudan.


    Later, the panel debates:


    Whether Stormont is heading for another collapse


    Why unionists feel they’re being held to a “different standard”


    The future of power-sharing between the DUP, Sinn Féin, and the Alliance Party

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    55 分
  • Robbie Butler: The UUP Still Has a Future

    Robbie Butler: The UUP Still Has a Future
    2025/10/30
    In this episode, host David McCann is joined by regulars Tim Cairns and Michael McKernan to discuss the current political landscape in Northern Ireland. The episode features an interview with UUP Deputy Leader Robbie Butler, who challenges the podcast's previous critical analysis of the UUP's role and future in Northern Ireland. Butler argues for the party's stability and social conscience, highlighting its appeal to young voters and its distinct position within unionism. The discussion also touches on the challenges of political messaging, the impact of historical agreements on unionism, and the potential for leadership changes within the UUP. The episode concludes with a broader conversation about political dynamics and environmental issues in Northern Ireland.

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    52 分
  • Sam McBride on Irish Unity, Unionism, and the Future of Northern Ireland

    Sam McBride on Irish Unity, Unionism, and the Future of Northern Ireland
    2025/10/24

    What does a United Ireland really mean — and what would it take to get there?

    In this episode of Stormont Sources, investigative journalist Sam McBride joins David, Tim, and Michael McKernan to discuss his new book co-written with Fintan O’Toole, which presents both sides of the Irish unity debate.

    🟦 For the Union:

    McBride explains why unionism still benefits from the status quo — and why, despite Brexit, many in the Republic may prefer to keep things as they are.

    🟩 For Irish Unity:

    He also outlines the emotional and economic appeal of a new Ireland — “a revolution without bloodshed” — and why younger generations might see unification as an exciting chance to start fresh.


    💬 Topics include:

    • Why unionist politicians avoid the debate
    • The “inevitability” narrative around Irish unity
    • The Ireland’s Future movement
    • Paramilitaries, violence, and what could happen if change comes too fast
    • How both sides can prepare for a serious, practical debate rather than wishful thinking

    🎧 Subscribe for more balanced political analysis from Northern Ireland’s leading voices.

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    46 分
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