Doug Beattie Resigns, Sinn Féin Changes Course... plus Pat Sheehan

Doug Beattie Resigns, Sinn Féin Changes Course... plus Pat Sheehan

Sinn Féin has officially launched its proposals to radically reform the Northern Ireland Assembly. Once the biggest skeptics of changing the rules, why has the party firmly embraced reform now? In this episode of Stormont Sources we sit down with Sinn Féin MLA and Deputy Chair of the Assembly and Executive Review Committee, Pat Sheehan, to dive deep into their 6 new proposals—including ending mutual vetoes on Executive formation, changing how the Speaker is elected, and handing greater fiscal powers over to Stormont. Is this a genuine path forward, or is the DUP being politically isolated? Topics covered: Doug Beattie Resigns From the UUP Sinn Féin’s Journey to Reforming the Assembly Is Mary Lou McDonald Blaming the DUP for Lack of Delivery? The 6 Reform Proposals: Vetoes, Speakers, & the Justice Minister Curbing the Power of the Stormont Speaker Explained Should Stormont Have Income Tax Powers Like Scotland? The "Other" Designation Problem: Are Some Votes Worth Less? Paul Givan vs. Pat Sheehan: The School Inspection Bill War The Restrictive Practices Controversy & The Uniforms Bill Will the Legislation Pass? **** Click stormontsources.com to listen and for all of our episodes Welcome inside politics in Northern Ireland. Listen to the podcast which brings you analysis, insight and experience from Stormont. Join journalist, David McCann, plus Tim Cairns, a former Special Advisor to Peter Robinson and Head of Policy for the DUP and Micheal McKernan, a former Special Advisor in the SDLP worked in the Executive from 2007-2016. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

UUP Chaos Deepens: Is Doug Beattie Heading For The Exit Door?

Is the Ulster Unionist Party on the verge of a total meltdown in Upper Bann? In this week's edition of Stormont Sources, Northern Ireland’s most-listened-to political panel dives headfirst into the growing internal warfare ripping through the UUP. Host David McCann is joined by former DUP Special Advisor Tim Cairns and former SDLP Special Advisor Michael McKernan to break down the shock resignation of Councillor Kate Evans, the public clash between leader John Burrows and Doug Beattie over the criminal age of responsibility amendment, and rumors that Beattie may be preparing to exit the party. Topics Covered Internal Party Warfare and Leaks in Upper Bann The Resignation of Councillor Kate Evans The Policy Clash Over the Criminal Age of Responsibility Doug Beattie's Electoral Future as an Independent Sinn Féin’s By-Election Vote Collapse The Political "Pincer Movement" Crushing Mary Lou McDonald **** Click stormontsources.com to listen and for all of our episodes Welcome inside politics in Northern Ireland. Listen to the podcast which brings you analysis, insight and experience from Stormont. Join journalist, David McCann, plus Tim Cairns, a former Special Advisor to Peter Robinson and Head of Policy for the DUP and Micheal McKernan, a former Special Advisor in the SDLP worked in the Executive from 2007-2016. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Colum Eastwood DebatesIrish Unity

In this episode of Stormont Sources, we sit down with Foyle MP and former SDLP leader Colum Eastwood to look back at the chaotic "Vote Colum, Get Mike" era, his testy private showdown with Martin McGuinness, and why he believes the Northern Ireland Assembly is failing to deliver for the public. Topics covered in this episode: The 10-Year Anniversary of Official Stormont Opposition (2016) Colum Eastwood’s Showdown with Martin McGuinness The Reality of Being a Smaller Party in Government "Vote Colum, Get Mike" and UUP Politics Why Stormont is a "Toy Town Parliament" The Future of Irish Unity The Irish Government's Role ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

A-Levels Special

On this special edition of the Stormont Sources podcast, David McCann, Tim Cairns and Michael McKernan take at look ahead to this year's politics A-Level and provide their advice on how to do well. You can read Tim's model essay answer here: https://stormontsources.com/exams [https://stormontsources.com/exams] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Keir Starmer on the Brink? Nationalist Surge & the Starmer Crisis

In this explosive edition of Storming Sources, David McCann, Tim Kerns, and Michael McKernan break down a historic week that has reshaped British and Irish politics. We are joined by Andy Maciver and Calum Macdonald from the Holyrood Sources podcast to analyse the 2026 Scottish and Welsh election results. With Nationalist First Ministers now leading in Scotland (John Swinney), Wales (Rhun ap Iorwerth), and Northern Ireland (Michelle O’Neill), is the United Kingdom facing an existential crisis? Topics covered: The Scottish Verdict: The SNP secures a 5th term but loses seats. The Welsh Earthquake: Plaid Cymru ends 100 years of Labour dominance. The Starmer Survival Watch: With Wes Streeting mulling a leadership challenge and Labour support collapsing across the UK, how long has Keir Starmer got left in Number 10? UUP Internal Wars: Is Doug Beattie facing deselection? ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.