What now for Thatcherism?

Following the passing of Baroness Thatcher, Alan Dourish shares his thoughts about the future of Thatcherism.   Wednesday marked the end of an era. Many of us are saddened at the loss of someone we considered an inspiration and a champion of liberty and freedom.  Others view it different

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Book of Condolence – Baroness Margaret Thatcher

An opportunity for those who wish to share their condolences at the loss of the United Kingdoms greatest Peacetime leader. You must register to place your message, inappropriate or offensive messages will be removed. You may register here

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Fiscal devolution: trust the evidence not the metaphor

Fiscal devolution: trust the evidence not the metaphor

Lagan Valley Ulster Unionist Richard Price reflects on what fiscal devolution is in reality by highlighting recent fiscal measures passed in New Mexico. 5th April 2013 Observe the bold actions taken by Susanna Martinez's New Mexico administration yesterday in passing a bi-partisan package of p

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10 reasons for fiscal devolution in Northern Ireland (Part 1)

Ahead of a Young Unionist debate next Thursday evening (2nd August, 7pm Strandtown Hall) on the topic of “Devolution Max”, Young Unionist, UUP Member and NITory.com contributor Richard Price outlines 10 key reasons why fiscal devolution would be a good thing for Northern Ireland. In this firs

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Fred, there’s no bread (and butter politics)*

Ulster Unionist Party Member and NITory.com contributor Richard Price regrets Fred Cobain's defection to the DUP but sees an opportunity therein for the UUP to redefine its purpose and outlook as avowedly centre right. 15th January 2013 So Fred Cobain joins the DUP. A nice man, about whom I

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Zeno’s infinite division and the need for a new axis of unionist party separation

Zeno’s infinite division and the need for a new axis of unionist party separation

Ulster Unionist Party Member and NITory.com contributor Richard Price wonders if Zeno of Elea has something to warn about continuing factionalism within political unionism in Northern Ireland. 6th January 2013 So the new year has seen “baby-faced loyalist” Jamie Bryson and “controversial

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Flags and opposition: the need for legitimate outlets for discontent - by Richard Price

Flags and opposition: the need for legitimate outlets for discontent – by Richard Price

Ulster Unionist Party Member and NITory.com contributor Richard Price expresses a relationship between the recent protests about Belfast City Hall's flag policy which developed beyond the control of Stormont parties, and the crying need for a reshaped Stormont Executive system that gives legitimate

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Can Cameron learn from US election?

Most commentators now predict that Barack Obama is likely to win a second term as US President, sometime in the wee hours of tomorrow morning.  Are there any useful lessons from the American election for Conservatives in the United Kingdom, as they look to return David Cameron to government in 2015

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Irwin Armstrong's speech at NI Conservatives' reception at Conservative Party conference

Irwin Armstrong’s speech at NI Conservatives’ reception at Conservative Party conference

Irwin Armstrong, NI Conservatives’ reception – Hyatt Hotel, Birmingham, 6pm Monday 8th October 2012 Progress Fellow Conservatives, friends, Secretary of State ...... welcome and thank you for attending.  Special thanks to the FSB, our sponsors, who made this event possible. .... the pa

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Let’s make sure marching bands have a positive impact – by Trevor Ringland

by Trevor Ringland The Covenant Centenary celebration was a wonderful day for many people within the British Irish community in Northern Ireland.  The Orange Order, bands and spectators should be proud of the part they played in a peaceful and spectacular event, which showcased their culture in

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