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Key report on health reform completed

27 Jul 2016 Ryan MillerHealth, Mental Health, Media, Politics

The Health Minister and Prof. Bengoa

The international panel of experts brought in to examine how best we can avoid disaster and create a solid Health and Social Care has finished its work. Now it's over to politicans - and the rest of us - the first signs are hopeful.

Do we really need a Secretary of State for Northern Ireland?

22 Jul 2016 Nick GarbuttPolitics

Scope editor Nick Garbutt asks if we really need a Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. 

Citizen’s income and globalisation’s crisis of confidence

22 Jul 2016 Ryan MillerPolitics, Social Policy, Welfare Reform, Equality

Illustration by Patrick Sanders

The global village was meant to bring harmony and prosperity to the human race, is progressing roughly as predicted – and is in a state of peril. One mooted solution is free cash for everyone.

Commons and goings: May, Brokenshire and Northern Ireland

15 Jul 2016 Ryan MillerSocial Policy, Peace Process, Community Relations, Politics

Illustration by Patrick Sanders

The reshuffle in Westminster’s House of Cards is over. Scope looks at what this means for Northern Ireland – including a possible intriguing border carve up.

Brexit: not just a political crisis but a crisis for politics

15 Jul 2016 Nick GarbuttPolitics

The Brexit crisis is rapidly mutating from a grave political crisis into a crisis about politics itself. 

Brexit, Northern Ireland and the third sector

8 Jul 2016 Ryan MillerSocial Policy, Politics, Sector Issues, Funding

Seamus McAleavey

The UK is going to leave the EU and, while uncertainty about the future is high, everyone now has to begin to adapt. Scope talks with NICVA CEO Seamus McAleavey.

The BBC demotes its boss in Northern Ireland

8 Jul 2016 Nick Garbuttculture, Media, Politics

Putting out bad or highly contentious statements on a busy news day is one of the oldest and sneakiest tricks in the book. 

Programme for Government: the next steps

1 Jul 2016 Nick GarbuttPolicy, Sector Issues

Everyone in the voluntary sector would like to have a role in shaping public policy. With the Programme for Government out for consultation now is the time to act. 

Consistency needed for children whose lives lack just that

30 Jun 2016 Ryan MillerSocial Policy, Health, Education, Mental Health, Equality

Illustration by Patrick Sanders

Last month saw horrific revelations concerning separated children within Northern Ireland. Scope hears how implementation of already-passed legislation could make huge improvements.

Brexit and globalisation: is this any more than a bureaucratic change?

24 Jun 2016 Ryan MillerPolitics, Social Policy

Illustration by Patrick Sanders

Fears over the economic and cultural impact of immigration drove the UK from the EU, but what if Brexit provides no solutions and only makes these problems worse?

What does Brexit mean for Northern Ireland?

24 Jun 2016 Nick GarbuttPolitics

UKIP leader Nigel Farage wants the 24 June to be a public holiday, Independence Day. 

An awful question that will not go away ...

17 Jun 2016 Nick GarbuttPolitics

Gerry McAlinden former Head of the Northern Ireland Centre in Europe argues that we should remain in Europe for the sake of future generations 

Openness and Stormont's new government

17 Jun 2016 Ryan MillerPolitics, Social Policy

Illustration by Patrick Sanders

Scope has already examined the potential positives from Stormont’s new outcomes-based approach. However, some are sceptical.

"Say yes to the world's most successful peace building project"

15 Jun 2016 Nick GarbuttPolitics, Sector Issues

In our second contribution Lisa McElherron Head of Public Affairs at NICVA states the case for Remain. 

"Say No to Austerity Europe"

15 Jun 2016 Nick GarbuttPolitics, Sector Issues

There is more to the Euro debate than a row between nationalist Conservatives and neoliberals. Scope has commissioned pieces outlining very different arguments, for leaving and staying. 

Brexit and the border

10 Jun 2016 Ryan MillerSocial Policy, Politics, Community Relations, Peace Process

Illustration by Patrick Sanders

Debate around the EU referendum has long since fallen down the rabbit hole. Scope takes a look at the issue of the Irish border and comes to a calm if uncertain conclusion.

Are our new ministers fit for purpose?

10 Jun 2016 Nick GarbuttPolitics

The second part of our series on the challenges ahead for our new Ministers. 

Executive motion - what our ministers have in store

3 Jun 2016 Ryan MillerPolitics, Health, Social Policy, Equality, Peace Process

The first half of a broad look of the challenges faced by the ministers in each of Stormont's new departments.

E petitions: bringing politics to the people

3 Jun 2016 Nick GarbuttPolitics, Sector Issues

Scope talks to Mairaid McMahon who has single-handedly paved the way for people in Northern Ireland to have a greater say in government. 

Promoting good race relations in NI

26 May 2016 Ryan MillerEquality, Social Policy, Community Relations, Education, Politics

Illustration by Patrick Sanders

The best recipe for good relations between minorities and everyone else is people from different backgrounds meeting on an equal footing and getting to know each other better as individuals, according to the South Belfast Roundtable

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