Northern Ireland’s public sector remains in fiscal limbo. March’s Budget Act 2026 was an emergency sticking plaster to prevent a crisi, not a policy resolution. Two months into the financial year, the Executive is deadlocked over John O’Dowd’s draft multi year budget, leaving departments without a long-term fiscal strategy.
With the May 2027 Assembly elections looming, Spring 2026 polling reveals a fragmented political landscape. From a fracturing unionist vote to boundary shifts and veteran retirements, this analysis breaks down how shifting voter intentions could reshape Stormont’s executive makeup and future legislative agenda.
Andrew Hamilton, founder of Just include takes home ‘Young Person of the Year’ Award at the Northern Ireland Social Enterprise Awards 2025.
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