Migration and voters, Matt Barrett's posts, a good day for Sinn Féin
Wrap of week's politics with Jack Horgan-Jones and Pat Leahy
May 19, 202331m 11s
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Show Notes
Jack Horgan-Jones and Pat Leahy join Hugh to talk about the week in politics, including:
- Government reaction to the agonising migrant accommodation shortage crisis. Will voters react too when they get a chance?
- Matt Barrett's apology for making jokes about King Charles III's coronation while there as the Taoiseach's +1
- At the time of recording, local elections in Northern Ireland are looking good for Sinn Féin
Plus they share their favourite Irish Times piece of the week:
- Alex Kane on the need for Unionism to broaden its appeal
- Justine McCarthy on the political motivations of news organisations
- Joe Humphreys on the schism between liberalism and progressivism
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