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‘Good news for all parties’: Ireland relishes prospect of Labour victory

Northern Ireland’s politicians and the Irish government hopeful of a post-Brexit reset and an end to Tory turmoil

The Guardian - UK

Northern Ireland politicians clash over health, the union, and Israel-Gaza war in TV debate – as it happened

Representatives from DUP, Sinn Féin, UUP, SDLP and Alliance to face off from 9pm

The Guardian - UK

Election 2024: the view from the UK’s most marginal constituency

Speaking about Northern Ireland in 1922, Winston Churchill expressed bewilderment that the radical transformation that had taken place across Europe as a result of the first world war had done nothing to change the basic terms of dispute in the region:

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‘People need a bit of hope’: cost of living crisis challenges unionism as key election issue in Belfast East

In Northern Ireland’s capital, the election is being fought between unionists and ‘neithers’ – with poverty, crumbling public services and crime at the forefront

The Guardian - UK

Campaign catchup: Farage crossover, Swinney knee-shower, Curtice rhubarb-grower

In today’s newsletter: What a poll showing Reform UK ahead of the Tories means – and what it doesn’t

The Guardian - UK

Controversial Dublin MEP candidate Clare Daly loses seat despite celebrity backing

Backed by Annie Lennox and Susan Sarandon, Daly had appeared on state-leaning media in China and Russia

The Guardian - UK

Sinn Féin could be about to become Northern Ireland’s biggest party at Westminster

In the 2019 general election, Sinn Féin won seven seats in Westminster, one fewer than its main unionist rivals, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). However, such is the disarray in unionist politics at the moment that Sinn Féin may only need to hold these seven seats to emerge as the…

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Disappointment for Sinn Féin as Irish local elections bolster coalition

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil each win 23% of first preference vote, with Sinn Féin on just 12% after expected landslide

The Guardian - UK

Ireland heads to the polls to vote in local and European elections

Record number of far-right candidates on the ballot as polls show almost two-thirds of voters want tougher controls on immigration

The Guardian - UK

‘Feeling of fear and hatred’: immigration dominates agenda as Ireland votes in local and EU polls

Elections pit mainstream parties against far-right newcomers amid hardening public mood on asylum policy

The Guardian - UK

Election 2024: how many seats every party in Westminster is defending – and what they are aiming for on July 4

With polls predicting huge losses for the Conservatives and huge gains for Labour, the election campaign so far has focused on the battle between the two biggest parties in Westminster. But the parliamentary dynamics are exceptionally fluid this year. Here’s a summary of where every party in Westminster currently stands…

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How the general election will be fought in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Campaign will be a test for two new first ministers and could put fresh pressure on Stormont power sharing

The Guardian - UK

NI government failed to be proactive in Covid pandemic, Sue Gray tells inquiry

Former civil servant who investigated Partygate says power-sharing executive was prone to ‘silo working’ and leaks

The Guardian - UK

Donaldson arrest followed complaint received this month, NI police say

Police Service of Northern Ireland seeks to end ‘unhelpful speculation’ after DUP leader charged with alleged sexual offences

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Donaldson’s downfall raises questions over Stormont power sharing

While there is no immediate threat to Northern Ireland assembly, DUP hardliners may try to make waves

The Guardian - UK

Simon Harris to become Ireland’s youngest prime minister

Higher education minister will become taoiseach in April after shock resignation of Leo Varadkar

The Guardian - UK

Shy, complex and a political outsider: Leo Varadkar confounded the Brexiters – and everyone else

He lacked the gifts to succeed in the bearpit of Irish politics, yet did. And he escapes the battle that looms for his successor, says journalist Tommie Gorman

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The Guardian view on Leo Varadkar: he stood firm against Brexit’s threat

Editorial: Ireland’s taoiseach resigned because his political touch is weakening. But he deserves Britain’s gratitude

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Evening Standard

Why is Leo Varadkar resigning? Taoiseach officially steps down

In his opening comments, Varadkar stated that his reasons for stepping down were both “personal and political”

The Guardian - UK

Rose Dugdale, English debutante turned IRA bomb maker, dies aged 83

Sinn Féin members pay tribute to Dugdale, who was also involved in 1974 art heist and police station attack using hijacked helicopter

The Guardian - UK

A united Ireland is closer than ever. Let’s make it a paradise for all of us, not just corporate tax-dodgers

Arguing over anthems and flags is a distraction. This is our one chance to create an inclusive society across our whole island, says Irish journalist Colin Gannon

Evening Standard

OPINION - Stormont is back up and running – and back to business as usual

My first visit to Northern Ireland was a memorable one. A fairly junior (and totally useless) civil servant, I was dispatched to represent the Treasury at a seminar about something or other at Stormont. The other attendees were all permanent secretaries of Northern Ireland government departments.

The Guardian - UK

British and Irish governments play down Sinn Féin’s calls for united Ireland

Rishi Sunak urges Stormont executive to focus on bread-and-butter issues in Northern Ireland

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: The landmark moment at Stormont which renews questions over Northern Ireland’s future

In today’s newsletter: A power-sharing agreement in Stormont will see a Sinn Féin first minister for the first time in Northern Irish history – here’s what could happen next

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak visits Northern Ireland to meet new power-sharing executive

PM hails ‘fantastic cause for optimism’ as he seeks to put his stamp on success of Stormont reconvening

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