2/2 And another piece on the resonance of current debates on the protocol in historic debates for Ulster Independence LSE British Politics and Policy blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpol…

'"A local parliament for one region only and subordinate to the Imperial Parliament cannot be a permanent solution"': For Creative Centenaries, I explore unionist frustrations with the constitutional status quo after partition, and alternative visions for NI. creativecentenaries.org/blog/ulster-un…

Merely a political weapon? Nolwenn Rousvoal explores the promotion of Ulster Scots and asks whether unionist politicians are genuinely engaged in its promotion and the development of unionist culture or is it just a tool in the culture wars. wp.me/p9k3L7-jQ

sluggerotoole.com/2022/05/12/a-s… here's me on a change in SFs strategy in the assembly election and the likely shape of things to come #ae2022 Slugger O'Toole Department of Politics and International Relations

Great CfP for June 2023 Workshop Department of Politics and International Relations on 'Methods and Challenges in Teaching Political Theory'. Organisers Adam Fusco & @Dr_SVG create a much needed space to think about the pedagogy of political theory. Abstract deadline 6 March york.ac.uk/politics/cpt/e…

So the situation with the Northern Ireland Protocol looks something like this? The most likely outcomes would seem to end up in the mystery box.

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..Good graphics of the LT poll results from our ‘What does NI think of the Windsor Framework’ poll from the The Stormont Insider…

..and more results graphics…

‘Should the DUP accept the Windsor Framework and enter Stormont?’ Results by NI political group from the LucidTalk/Belfast Telegraph special poll

Wrote this 25 years of the Good Friday Agreement. Slugger O'Toole Department of Politics and International Relations @PolResearchYork #GFA25 sluggerotoole.com/2023/04/05/the…

NI after #LE23 Vote share: Nat 40.5%, Un 38.1%, Other 15% Councillors: Nat 185, Un 186, Other 72 Restore Exec now: Yes 64.4% No 27.2% UI Referendum soon? Yes 40.5%. No 53.1% No such thing as ‘the Majority’. (independents not counted)

Delighted 2 be York Centre for Social Justice and Democracy today where several of us (inc. Cathy Elliott drcathyelliott.bsky.social @MRamgotra) are thinking+talking about the art+aims of teaching pol-theory. Great 2 have a space 2 reflect on this thanks to SaraVanGoozen+Adam Fusco. Good 4 BIAPT PSA Political Thought Specialist Group Methods of Normative Political Theory - ECPR SG

It was a pleasure to host the Methods and Challenges in Political Theory at York yesterday.

Thanks to @Dr_SVG and Adam Fusco for organising a wonderful event. And to all the speakers!

We're laying out the red carpet in York 😉 🚦 Our new signalised pedestrian crossing on the inner ring road section of Tower Street, adjacent to St George's Field, is now complete! Check it out for yourself next time you're in the city centre 👏 👉 york.gov.uk/StGeorgesField…

New book review from me on Aaron Edwards A People Under Siege & Claire Mitchell Ghost Limb. Beyond Defiance - DRB drb.ie/articles/beyon… Department of Politics and International Relations