David McCann

“I don't think any DUP seat is put under pressure because of this change.” @timcairns doesn't believe extending the franchise to 16 year olds will affect elections in Northern Ireland... @dmcbfs | @timcairns

"Kneecap will have more influence on the nationalist side than the reduction in the voting age." Michael McKernan assesses whether lowering the voting age could affect a future border poll? @dmcbfs | @timcairns

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🔴Another week, another hat trick of the best political insight you’ll find anywhere on any podcast with political insiders who know what they’re talking about. Whitehall Sources assess Kemi Badenoch’s reshuffle… Holyrood Sources anticipates the arrival of President Trump to…

🆕“We trust them to work, pay tax, even join the army - but not to vote?” “This isn’t about giving 16-year-olds the vote. It’s about giving Sinn Féin more votes.” 🗳️Votes at 16 ...plus where are the FM and Deputy FM? 🎧📺Streaming now. @dmcbfs | @timcairns

On today's @StormontSources 🟥 We answer some listener questions 🟥 Votes at 16 🟥 FM/DFM relationship and media scrutiny 🎧 Will be available wherever you get your podcasts

"It's an absolute scandal that a working class community has had to live since 2011 - goodness, 13 years! - beside a health hazard." @timcairns | @dmcbfs

"Paul Givan bought an air fryer and it's good to see a minister who's dedicated to value for money because I know my air fryer costs a lot more than £29. So well done Paul!" Michael, @dmcbfs and @timcairns debated MLA expenses claims on the latest episode.

LET’S TALK POLITICS 📆Monday 4th August 3pm 📍St Mary’s University College Featuring; 🔹Political Commentator David McCann @dmcbfs 🔹Former Sinn Féin Junior Minister Megan Fearon 🔹Commentator Sarah Creighton @Saraita101 🔹Former DUP Head of Policy Tim Cairns @timcairns

"There are things that are unacceptable on both sides of the divide that are not called out." After a tense couple of weeks, @timcairns says: "We've got a cultural problem in Northern Ireland" @dmcbfs

Came across this from earlier this year about election timings. Currently, it appears that we are heading towards the Local Elections and Assembly Elections, which are scheduled to be held on the same day in May 2027. Last time this happened was 2011.

This will literally have to be a carbon copy of the McAleese 1997 campaign. McAleese went in behind and not nearly as well known as the others. Can Heenan do the same? Remains to be seen.

.@BelTel sources say Prof @DeirdreHeenan is leading the race as the preferred #Aras25 candidate of Taoiseach Micheal Martin. @MarkCarruthers7 asked her about a run on a recent episode of #BBCRedLines podcast. She didn’t rule it out. Full podcast: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

Ulster University academic Deirdre Heenan looks set to enter race for Irish presidency. Co Down-born professor hotly tipped to be Fianna Fail’s choice as candidate for head of state belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-…

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There was enough understanding for a Northerner to run for Fianna Fáil and then win the presidency in 1997.

#BREAKING 🚨 The Coalition has reached its worst-ever recorded primary result since Newspoll began in November 1985 The first Newspoll since the federal election in May shows a further increase for Labor, while One Nation is also up on primary votes Follow: @AusPoll6

Update on the site containing asbestos: I’m told by the owners that the asbestos removal has been delayed because the large site gates have been stolen and efforts are now being made to fully secure the site before the contractor is permitted to enter and remove the asbestos.