Stormont, Hospital Closures & Parades Commission: Claire Sugden Interview | Stormont Sources
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Claire Sugden joins Stormont Sources to discuss the future of Northern Ireland politics ahead of the 2027 Assembly election.
The independent MLA for East Londonderry speaks candidly about her political future, the challenges facing Stormont and whether the Executive will survive until the next Assembly election.
Claire also discusses the ongoing Causeway Hospital emergency surgery controversy, her concerns about the future of A&E services, and what she says she has been hearing from senior medical staff.
Topics discussed: -Claire Sugden's future as an independent MLA -The 2027 Northern Ireland Assembly election -Could Stormont collapse before the election? -Causeway Hospital and emergency general surgery -The future of A&E services at Causeway -The Parades Commission controversy -Drumcree and the legacy of the Troubles -DUP, UUP and TUV competition -Claire Sugden and Alliance -A possible Westminster run -The future of Northern Ireland's hospitals -The changing unionist vote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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