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Newton Emerson: Issue of opposition should be a key question for the talks yet it's not on the official agenda

Stormont's previous opposition leaders Colum Eastwood and Mike Nesbitt. Picture by Mal McCann
Newton Emerson
Whether Stormont should return with an opposition is arguably the most profound question facing parties at the current talks, yet it is not an official item on the agenda. The matter is being debat[...]

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