Across these islands the opposition holds the government accountable through parliamentary questions, debates, select committees, and media engagement. In some legislatures it maintains a shadow cabinet to mirror government departments and propose alternative policies. This panel discussion will throw light on how effective opposition roles are and if indeed they play a part in delivering better government and policy for its citizens.
The speakers include: Matthew O’Toole MLA (SDLP), Ivana Bacik TD (Irish Labour Party), John McCallister (former MLA), Eoin Ó Broin TD (Sinn Féin), Scottish Labour Party (tbc) and Stephen Farry (Professor of Strategic Policy, Ulster University).
Future Politics a civic partnership initiative between the John and Pat Hume Foundation and strategic communications firm Connect to support constructive conversations about political and policymaking structures in Northern Ireland on a North South and East West basis.
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