Rehash of old deals may make difference in North
Freshness of Sinn Féin and DUP pledges will be judged on results
It’s been hailed as a fresh start but, in reality, the agreement reached this week at Stormont is more than a little stale. Much of what’s been agreed was entirely predictable, if not inevitable – even the departure of DUP leader and First Minister Peter Robinson.
It is a refresh of older deals. But if the DUP and Sinn Féin stick to their promises this time, they may claim reasonable credit for giving ...
