Show Notes
Sinn Féin is making bold moves ahead of the next Northern Ireland Assembly election. But can its election strategy deliver more seats at Stormont?
On this episode of Stormont Sources, the panel discuss Sinn Féin’s plans to run high-profile candidates in key constituencies, the impact of boundary changes and the battle for the final Assembly seats.
The episode also examines the continuing fallout from Drumcree, growing tensions within the DUP and Gavin Robinson’s decision to keep the Executive running rather than withdraw Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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