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Why the Bourgeois Press Still Smears Us
An article examining the long-standing hostility of establishment media toward Irish Republican and labour movements. It argues that from the revolutionary period to the present day, the bourgeois press has consistently acted to defend existing power structures by marginalising and discrediting movements that challenge imperialism, capitalism and social inequality.
Did Brexit Break Belfast? Mass Migration and the Six Counties
An article examining migration trends in Belfast before and after the Brexit referendum, using census and official statistics to argue that immigration into the city and the wider Six Counties increased rather than declined in the years following Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union.
Social Conservatives Should Embrace Anti-Imperialism
An article arguing that social conservatives should reconsider their relationship to anti-imperialist politics. Drawing on examples from Latin America and the Middle East, it contends that movements resisting external domination often operate within socially traditional societies and that imperial wars themselves produce many of the political and migration pressures debated in Europe today.
Custodianship Over Contest: Sinn Féin and Abstentionism, 1904-1938
An examination of the development of Irish Republican doctrine and abstentionist tradition from the founding of Sinn Féin through the post-Civil War stagnation and decline. The article traces how figures such as J. J. O’Kelly, Mary MacSwiney and Brian O’Higgins sought to preserve the legitimacy of the Republic as a matter of continuity and principle rather than electoral success or institutional power.
Moy Park, Meat Processing, Migration, and an Irish Republican Response
An article examining the labour model within the meat and poultry industry in Tyrone and Armagh, arguing that high production speeds, agency labour and large-scale migrant recruitment form part of a system that prioritises output over worker security and community stability. It contends that the structure of the industry reflects a wider economic model in which sovereignty, labour dignity and democratic control at the point of production are increasingly weakened.
Digital Identity and the War on Sovereignty: Britain, the North and the European Project
An article examining proposed digital identity systems in Britain and the European Union, arguing that such schemes risk expanding technocratic control while eroding national sovereignty. It contends that the debate over digital identity ultimately raises a deeper question for Ireland regarding who governs identity and on whose authority.
Republicanism and Constitutional Politics, Part 0: Differences in Strategy
An examination of the political and ideological differences which made my departure from Aontú inevitable, focusing on the deeper divide between constitutional politics and the traditional Republican understanding of sovereignty and legitimacy.
The Empire Acquits Itself: The Political Meaning of Soldier F’s Acquittal
An article reflecting on the acquittal of “Soldier F” and the enduring legacy of Bloody Sunday, arguing that the failure to secure accountability highlights deeper questions about legitimacy, sovereignty and justice in Ireland.
Resignation from Aontú
A record of my resignation from Aontú in October 2025, including the resignation letter sent privately to the party leadership and the public statement issued two days later. The accompanying introduction provides context on the political disagreements that led to my departure, as well as the circumstances surrounding my suspension and the subsequent media controversy.
The SDLP’s Brussels Surrender: Why Eurofederalism Can Never Bring Irish Unity
An article examining the SDLP’s growing alignment with European integration and suggesting that it represents somewhat of a departure from their historical constitutional nationalist stance.
Irvine Calls for Defibrillator in Twinbrook Following BHF Warning
A statement calling for the installation of a public defibrillator in Twinbrook after the British Heart Foundation identified the area as having limited access to life-saving equipment and low survival rates from cardiac arrest.
Irvine Questions Long-Term Economic Strategy Following Deloitte Expansion in Belfast
A statement, which was unauthorised by my party for publication at the time, responding to the announcement of 500 new Deloitte jobs in Belfast, arguing that greater priority should be given to developing domestic industry and long-term economic stability rather than reliance on multinational investment.
Loyalist Paramilitary Intimidation in North Belfast Must Be Confronted, Says Irvine
A statement condemning the intimidation of a Catholic family forced from their home in North Belfast and criticising the PSNI’s failure to address loyalist paramilitary activity in working-class communities.
Irvine Condemns Sectarian Intimidation of Pregnant Woman in Suffolk Estate
A statement condemning the sectarian intimidation of a heavily pregnant Catholic woman in the Suffolk Estate and calling for solidarity across communities in West Belfast.
Irvine States Republican Response Needed to Immigration Crisis
A statement condemning a loyalist-led anti-immigration protest in Belfast while arguing that concerns around immigration should be addressed through a sovereign, all-Ireland policy rather than loyalist mobilisation.
Irvine Calls for Action as Dozens of West Belfast Social Homes Sit Empty
A statement from Peter Irvine highlighting the failure to bring vacant social housing back into use in West Belfast, after figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request revealed that only a small number of abandoned properties had been reallocated despite significant housing demand.
Action Needed on Drink Spiking Following High Profile Conviction, Says Irvine
A statement raising concerns about drink spiking and drug-assisted sexual violence following the conviction of serial rapist Zhenhao Zou and calling for stronger protections and institutional accountability.
Peter Irvine Comments On PSNI Officer Facing Prosecution Over Sean Graham Memorial Incident
A statement responding to the prosecution of a PSNI officer over allegations linked to the 2021 Sean Graham bookmakers massacre memorial, raising concerns about accountability and trust in policing institutions.
Irvine: Systematic Problem in PSNI Approach to Domestic Violence
A statement responding to the killing of four women in six weeks and raising concerns about the handling of domestic violence cases.
PSNI Failing to Protect Women and Girls, Says Peter Irvine
A statement criticising the police’s response to a series of sexual assaults and attempted abductions in West Belfast along with raising wider concerns about violence against women and girls.