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The Gathering Stormont
Peter Foster of the Financial Times joins the IfG team to reflect on the deal to restore government in Northern Ireland.
What we talked about in this episode
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Government deal with the DUP to restore power sharing in Northern Ireland
This explainer sets out the main elements of the agreement contained in the Command Paper published by the government.
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Northern Ireland deal highlights the DUP's trust problem with UK government
The DUP has been burnt by its Brexit experiences.
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Brexit border risks loom for government during an election year
The Brexit anniversary may not bring much to celebrate for Rishi Sunak.
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The benefits of transparency
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer should commit to a more transparent approach to government if they win the next general election.
People featured in this episode
![Emma Norris](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_full_width_desktop/public/2023-01/emma-norris-326x326.jpg?itok=XOQmEMmG)
Emma Norris
Deputy Director
![Jill Rutter](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_full_width_desktop/public/2022-12/jill-rutter-326x326.jpg?itok=ZYGNuEJV)
Jill Rutter
Senior Fellow
![Tim Durrant](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_full_width_desktop/public/2022-12/tim-durrant-326x326.jpg?itok=cit5JKFm)
Tim Durrant
Programme Director
![Sachin Savur](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_full_width_desktop/public/2023-01/sachin-savur-326x326.jpg?itok=Pi-ORq2n)
Sachin Savur
Researcher