Independent Infrastructure, Engineering and Public Policy Analyst I Expert Witness I Former Councillor.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Joined November 2024
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Privileged to meet 'Dixie' Dean's granddaughter (pictured below) and more recent footballing legend, Peter Reid, as a guest of the Everton Heritage Society at their annual awards last night.
Followed by a tour of the new Hill Dickinson football stadium this morning.
Pleased to have lead letter in today's NewsLetter
The Drumcree crisis could have significant political consequences
Perhaps its lasting impact will be whether it encourages some of our political leaders to place reconciliation at the heart of their 'constitutional' strategies.
I'm sure you'll build a great team of journalists Rodney.
I'm just pleased my letter featured in one of your first edition on the ongoing Drumcree crisis.
Thank you, was an honour.
“Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.”
A Blueprint for a New Centrist Political Force in Northern Ireland.
Article below just for discussion: @DKellyDerry @AndyBelfast @McKinleyAn
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Alex, @AlexKane221b I know you’ve been following this closely, but do you think this crisis could lead to a realignment within political unionism?
I’ve outlined three possible outcomes in my article below. Interested to hear your thoughts.
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Interesting that my Drumcree article attracted quite a few views and comments, some very insightful.
(Nearly) everyone hopes that this dispute will be resolved soon.
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Pleased to be invited onto today's BBC Radio TalkBack to discuss the appeal court decision on the A5.
In particular the implications for other road and bridge schemes in Northern Ireland like the A1 Junction Improvements Scheme from Hillsborough to Loughbrickland.
Speaking on BBC Radio TalkBack about today's court decision on the A5 and the implications for other road and bridge schemes in Northern Ireland like the A1 Junction Improvements Scheme.
@AlexKane221b @Dean_Journalist
Drumcree is usually sold as a simple Unionism vs Nationalism clash.
But what if it’s exposing a quieter split inside Unionism — between cultural Unionism and constitutional Unionism?
Is there the same tension within Nationalism?
Explored in article⬇️:
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Drumcree: Perhaps Cultural Unionism and Constitutional Unionism have Parted Company
An article examining the complex community feelings (on both sides) regarding the Drumcree dispute.
Are internal divides emerging?
@Choyaa13 @NewtonEmerson @JonTonge
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