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Starmer: Trust me to end Tory ‘chaos’ and protect national security

Sir Keir Starmer has said the General Election amounted to a choice about “whose side are you on” as he promised to stand up for working people and restore trust in British politics. The Labour leader said 14 years of Conservative “chaos” had led to ...

27 May 2024 at 14:06

Northern Ireland

Hilary Benn appointed Northern Ireland Secretary

Hilary Benn said it is a “great honour” to be appointed as Northern Ireland Secretary as he pledged to help the region reach “its full potential”. Mr Benn had been serving as the shadow NI secretary since 2023 and was chairman of the Brexit Select ...

05 Jul 2024 at 20:57

Local News

Tanaiste criticises the booing of God Save the King at Ireland v England match

Ireland’s deputy premier has criticised the booing of the English national anthem ahead of Saturday’s encounter with the Republic of Ireland in Dublin. Tanaiste Micheal Martin insisted the vast majority of Irish fans in the stadium did respect ...

09 Sept 2024 at 13:53

Local News

Varadkar proposes two-stage referendum process for Irish unification vote

Former Irish premier Leo Varadkar has proposed a two-stage referendum process for a potential future vote on the reunification of Ireland. Mr Varadkar suggested an initial vote where people on both sides of the border would decide whether ...

26 Sept 2024 at 15:33

Northern Ireland

PM says reports of Sue Gray row on Casement Park are ‘nonsense’

Reports that Sue Gray has caused division in Government over support for Casement Park are “complete nonsense”, the Prime Minister has said. The derelict west Belfast ground has been earmarked to host five matches in Euro 2028, being ...

19 Aug 2024 at 19:16

Northern Ireland

Border poll not even on the horizon in Northern Ireland, says Sir Keir Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer has said the prospect of a referendum on Irish unification is “absolutely hypothetical” and “not even on the horizon”. The Labour leader, who could be the UK’s next prime minister, strongly rejected the idea of a ...

05 Oct 2023 at 21:13

Local News

Sinn Fein chief McDonald urges Starmer to ‘walk final length of Irish journey’

Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald has called on the British Government to “make clear its intention to trigger a referendum” on Irish unity. Speaking at a fringe event at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, Ms McDonald ...

23 Sept 2024 at 12:30

Northern Ireland

Windsor Framework gives enough to end Stormont stalemate, says Starmer

The Windsor Framework “gives enough” to end the Stormont stalemate, Sir Keir Starmer believes. The Labour leader said he is glad the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is taking time to consider the new deal agreed by the UK and ...

03 Mar 2023 at 17:00

Northern Ireland

How many candidates are standing in the General Election?

Details of every candidate standing in the General Election on July 4 have now been published. Here the PA news agency answers some of the key questions about the candidates, based on data compiled by the agency itself. How ...

17 Jun 2024 at 09:34

Northern Ireland

MP raises questions over role of key Labour official on Casement Park rebuild

Ministers have been pressed to guarantee a key Labour official has not sought to influence decisions on Casement Park. DUP MP Sammy Wilson (East Antrim) raised concerns over the role of Sue Gray, Prime Minister Sir Keir ...

24 Jul 2024 at 14:05

Election

Sunak says July 4 election is a question of trust as he takes aim at Starmer

Rishi Sunak fired the starting gun for a July 4 General Election, saying Sir Keir Starmer could not be trusted to lead the country through “uncertain” times. The Prime Minister made the economy and combating the global ...

22 May 2024 at 18:47

Northern Ireland

Prime Minister denies throwing veterans ‘to the wolves to pander to Sinn Fein’

Sir Keir Starmer has denied throwing veterans of the Troubles “to the wolves to pander to Sinn Fein”. During Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) on Wednesday, Conservative former defence minister Mark Francois pressed ...

30 Oct 2024 at 16:16

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