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...
Independent Voices and Public Service Priorities: Claire Sugden on Navigating Northern Ireland’s Political Landscape
Policy360: Unplugged
21 minutes
1 year ago
Independent Voices and Public Service Priorities: Claire Sugden on Navigating Northern Ireland’s Political Landscape
In this episode of *Policy360: Unplugged*, Northern Ireland MLA Claire Sugden discusses her decision to remain an independent politician and the challenges of navigating a political landscape often dominated by party interests. She reflects on the limitations of the Good Friday Agreement, the importance of prioritising public services, and her advocacy for older people, rural communities, and age discrimination legislation. This candid conversation offers insights into the rea...
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...
