Monthly Archives: June 2026

Why the anti-immigrant riots in Belfast made me ashamed to be a Northern Protestant

Posted on Friday, 26 June, 2026 by andypollak

I am not a typical Northern Protestant, with a father who was a left-wing Czech refugee. But part of me identifies with my County Antrim Presbyterian mother, her family and community. As a half-Irish boy growing up in London, a … Continue reading →

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Why Shared Island, not ‘Brits out’, is the way forward for Ireland

Posted on Sunday, 14 June, 2026 by andypollak

I have just come out from two and a half weeks in hospital, which means I haven’t closely followed the anti-immigration riots in Belfast, except to feel – as someone from a Northern Protestant background – horrified and ashamed once … Continue reading →

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