Sinn Féin has officially launched its proposals to radically reform the Northern Ireland Assembly. Once the biggest skeptics of changing the rules, why has the party firmly embraced reform now?

In this episode of Stormont Sources we sit down with Sinn Féin MLA and Deputy Chair of the Assembly and Executive Review Committee, Pat Sheehan, to dive deep into their 6 new proposals—including ending mutual vetoes on Executive formation, changing how the Speaker is elected, and handing greater fiscal powers over to Stormont. Is this a genuine path forward, or is the DUP being politically isolated?

Topics covered:

Doug Beattie Resigns From the UUP

Sinn Féin’s Journey to Reforming the Assembly

Is Mary Lou McDonald Blaming the DUP for Lack of Delivery?

The 6 Reform Proposals: Vetoes, Speakers, & the Justice Minister

Curbing the Power of the Stormont Speaker Explained

Should Stormont Have Income Tax Powers Like Scotland?

The "Other" Designation Problem: Are Some Votes Worth Less?

Paul Givan vs. Pat Sheehan: The School Inspection Bill War

The Restrictive Practices Controversy & The Uniforms Bill

Will the Legislation Pass?

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