‘Ireland’s strengthened left at election leaves room for optimism in uncertain times’
Nothing huge is going to change following Ireland’s general election. While the steady erosion of Fianna Fáil and…
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‘Taking SNP seats alone won’t fix unease over the union – in Scotland or England’
Labour’s stunning victory in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election opens the door to many more Scottish Labour…
‘Labour would stop NI Troubles bill that does more for perpetrators than victims’
Among the raft of contentious legislation the Tories are trying to push through parliament in the run-up to…
Good Friday Agreement: How Labour can build on its proud record today
The Good Friday Agreement (GFA) of 1998 was one of the great achievements of international diplomacy; a realisation…
“The time for action on the protocol is now” – Keir Starmer’s speech in Belfast
Below is the full text of Labour leader Keir Starmer’s speech at Queen’s University, Belfast this morning. Thank…
Bacik: My mission is to win back trust for “Labour policies and Labour values”
Ivana Bacik entered the Irish parliament, the Dáil, as the Irish Labour TD (Teachta Dála) for Dublin Bay…
Why it’s time for Labour to consider voting for a Brexit deal
There are few governments as bad at negotiating a deal as the current Conservative administration. Millions of pounds…
John Hume’s vision is an inspiration across these islands
John Hume was a political giant. Somehow, he endlessly gathered the strength and the bravery to make peace…
It is not for the people of Britain to decide the future of Ireland
In recent weeks, there have been assertions from people within the Labour Party that have sought to take…
Labour leadership race turns sour with alleged data breaches
If the Iowa caucus results that threw the US Democratic Party presidential primaries into chaos weren’t enough of…
