In this episode of Policy360:Unplugged, Ellen speaks with Charmain Jones, a Protestant woman, peacebuilder, and champion for rural and loyalist communities. Charmain shares her powerful story of growing up in a loyalist area, navigating complex layers of identity, and advocating for women’s voices in places they’re too often overlooked. From the grassroots to government, she speaks candidly about what it means to belong, to challenge assumptions, and to hold space for difficult but necessar...
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In this episode of Policy360:Unplugged, Ellen speaks with Charmain Jones, a Protestant woman, peacebuilder, and champion for rural and loyalist communities. Charmain shares her powerful story of growing up in a loyalist area, navigating complex layers of identity, and advocating for women’s voices in places they’re too often overlooked. From the grassroots to government, she speaks candidly about what it means to belong, to challenge assumptions, and to hold space for difficult but necessar...
Brexit, Accountability, and the Future of Northern Ireland: A Conversation with Matthew O'Toole, SDLP MLA and Leader of the Opposition
Policy360: Unplugged
36 minutes
1 year ago
Brexit, Accountability, and the Future of Northern Ireland: A Conversation with Matthew O'Toole, SDLP MLA and Leader of the Opposition
In this compelling episode, I sit down with Matthew O'Toole, SDLP MLA and Leader of the Opposition, to explore the personal and professional experiences that inspired his political journey, particularly in light of Brexit. We discuss the critical need for a focus on delivery and improving public services, emphasising the importance of opposition in holding governing parties accountable. Matthew sheds light on the challenges faced by the opposition in Northern Ireland, including ...
Policy360: Unplugged
In this episode of Policy360:Unplugged, Ellen speaks with Charmain Jones, a Protestant woman, peacebuilder, and champion for rural and loyalist communities. Charmain shares her powerful story of growing up in a loyalist area, navigating complex layers of identity, and advocating for women’s voices in places they’re too often overlooked. From the grassroots to government, she speaks candidly about what it means to belong, to challenge assumptions, and to hold space for difficult but necessar...