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Government left with 'egg on their face', says Irish Labour Party
Labour TD Alan Kelly and leader Ivana Bacik say that the government have been left with “egg on their face” and that the Regional Independents have “lost face”, after the Ceann Comhairle sided with the opposition in a row over Dail...
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Meet the 'Boxing Ballerina' who has her eyes set on the 2028 Olympics
Her first love was ballet. But now Brijhana Epperson — aka the "Boxing Ballerina" — spends much of her time training in the gym. And she has her eyes set on Olympic glory. (Scripps News Kansas City)
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Jared Bernstein on Economic Legacy, Inflation Battle
Jared Bernstein, White House Council of Economic Advisors Chair, discusses his tenure under the Biden Administration, his fight with inflation over the past four years, the future of the Federal Reserve & Fed independence, and his...
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It is possible to work successfully with independents - Simon Harris
Garda College graduation ceremony Taoiseach Simon Harris and Minister for Justice Helen McEntee speaking to members of the media at the Garda College graduation ceremony at McCan Barracks in Templemore, Co Tipperary.
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I have been given a mandate to enter negotiations with others to form government, says Fianna Fail leader
Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin said he had been given a mandate by his party to enter into negotiations with others to form a government that “can last the full term”. Fianna Fail emerged as the biggest party in the Irish General...
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Starmer reiterates importance of UK showing leadership at Cop
Sir Keir Starmer has said he will not be “telling people how to live their lives” as part of plans to reach the UK’s new emissions reduction target. He will set the emissions goal out at Cop29 later on Tuesday but it has been reported...
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Keir Starmer looking forward to working with President Trump on climate
Pool clip with Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, ahead of his attendance at Cop29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Prime Minister said he was looking forward to working with incoming US President Donald Trump on climate issues, despite the...
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Mary Lou McDonald treated me ‘appallingly’, says Brian Stanley
Former Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has accused the party president Mary Lou McDonald of treating him “appallingly”. The now independent TD for Laois-Offaly quit the party last month amid a controversy relating to a complaint made against...
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SNP launch new independence leaflet
Interview with Scotland's First Minister John Swinney as the SNP launch a new independence leaflet.
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Scotland closer to independence now than in 2014, insists Swinney - full
Scotland is closer to independence than it was in 2014, the First Minister has insisted. SNP leader John Swinney made the claim at an event marking the 10th anniversary of the historic ballot – which saw 55% of voters reject independence...
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Supporters of independence 'must look to the future', says First Minister
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney said Scotland has endured a “long, dark decade” of “austerity, of Brexit, of a cost-of-living crisis and a global pandemic”, he said, as he urged Scots to focus on what can be done in the future. He...
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Scotland closer to independence now than in 2014, insists Swinney
Scotland is closer to independence than it was in 2014, the First Minister has insisted. SNP leader John Swinney made the claim at an event marking the 10th anniversary of the historic ballot – which saw 55% of voters reject independence...
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John Swinney tells SNP conference independence is 'urgent and essential'
SNP leader John Swinney told the party conference he would work to make plain to voters that independence is “urgent and essential here and now” to tackle the issues the country faces. With this month marking 10 years since the...
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Murdo Fraser to launch Scottish Conservative leadership bid - full speech
Murdo Fraser, the longest-serving Scottish Conservative MSP and current spokesperson for business, the economy, and tourism, formally launches his bid to become the next leader of the Scottish Conservatives.
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John Swinney votes in the 2024 General Election
Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, cast his vote for the General Election. The SNP Leader voted at Burrelton Village Hall polling station alongside the SNP candidate for Angus and Perthshire Glens, Dave Doogan.
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Swinney calls for review of election timetables amid postal voting issues
SNP leader John Swinney calls for review of election timetables amid postal voting issues as he sampled whisky during a visit to the Speyside Distillery in Aviemore in the Highlands.
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Voting Reform in tight races will only help the SNP, Douglas Ross says
Voting for Reform or other parties in key seats around Scotland will only help the SNP win more MPs, Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross has said. With a week to go until polling day, he sought to rally pro-Union voters to the...
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Rishi Sunak launches Scottish Tory manifesto
Rishi Sunak said only the Scottish Conservatives have the “courage to stand up to the nationalists” as he launched the Scottish Tory manifesto. The Prime Minister said: “It’s only Douglas (Ross) and his team that have been prepared to...
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Scottish Tory manifesto launch - Douglas Ross speech
The Scottish Conservatives manifesto pledges to scrap the intermediate rate of income tax in Scotland. The tax rate – which sees Scots pay 21p in the pound on earning between £26,562 and £43,662 – should be reduced by 1p, the party has...
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John Swinney says SNP MPs will 'intensify' the push for Scottish independence
John Swinney says SNP MPs will 'intensify' the push for Scottish independence, as he is questioned on what will happen if his party does not win a majority of Scottish seats at the General Election.
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Ross not willing to 'hide away and do nothing' after colleagues voiced concerns
Douglas Ross explains his decision to step down as Scottish Tory leader after the General Election, saying he could 'hide away and do nothing' after colleagues voiced concerns about him potentially being both an MP and MSP. Mr Ross said...
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Mick Wallace speaks during the count for the European elections
Independents4Change Mick Wallace speaks to the media at Nemo Rangers GAA Club in Cork, where the counting in the European elections are continuing.
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John Swinney visits the Reconnect Howden Park Centre in Livingston
SNP leader and First Minister John Swinney visited the Reconnect Howden Park Centre in Livingston where he met with youth performers as part of the party's General Election campaign.