Jess Sargeant
Former Associate Director
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Simply blocking a second Scottish independence referendum could increase support for one
The government must decide how to respond to growing pressure in Scotland for a second independence referendum.
Direct rule in Northern Ireland
Direct rule means that the UK government takes over direct responsibility for government decisions in Northern Ireland.
David Ford
David Ford was interviewed on 9 July 2019 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.
The latest Northern Ireland Bill could cause problems for the Government
MPs in Westminster face a complicated choice between respecting Northern Ireland’s devolved settlement and legislating on UK-wide human rights issues.
The Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland must bridge the divides in Scottish politics
The Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland is an innovative approach but it needs buy-in from across the political spectrum.
Northern Irish power-sharing talks must be a UK government priority
The Government must not let Brexit distract from making a success of renewed power-sharing talks in Northern Ireland.
Ireland and Brexit
How will Brexit affect UK–Ireland relations?