NICVA Welcomes the Return of the Stormont Executive
5 February, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024NICVA welcomes the news we will now have a stable, functioning government here in Northern Ireland.Is a public services meltdown on the cards?
27 April, 2023Last updated2 August, 2024The Secretary of State’s budget is here. A bonfire of services seems likely. With a focus on education, Scope looks at cuts that are already in motion – and outlines the consequences.If you want to protect the union, get back to Stormont
20 April, 2023Last updated2 August, 2024As most people celebrate the Good Friday Agreement, hardline unionist politicians have their heads in the sand – to the detriment of Northern Ireland, and also themselves.Community transport, health transformation and public service collapse
29 March, 2023Last updated2 August, 2024Stormont was rarely good and never perfect but the current zombie version is leading us to disaster. Our elected representatives must get back to work.Does Stormont need to end designations?
12 January, 2023Last updated2 August, 2024Reforming Assembly and Executive structures has been suggested several times as a way to end the current impasse. Will that work, in theory or practice? Scope looks at one suggestion: weighted majority voting.