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Prime Minister says Government hopes to tackle 'burden' of smoking – interview at Elysee Palce
Sir Keir Starmer said the Government is considering ways to tackle the "burden" smoking places on the NHS, after leaked plans suggested ministers could extend the indoor smoking ban to cover some outdoor spaces.
Speaking to reporters...
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Starmer and Scholz hold joint press conference - full version
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speak at a joint press conference at the Chancellery in Berlin, during his visit to Germany and France.
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Taoiseach gives press conference after meeting with Zelensky - full
Taoiseach Simon Harris holds a press conference after holding a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Shannon Airport.
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Key Tory moments over the last 14 years - part 1
From the coalition government and austerity policies, through Brexit negotiations and national lockdowns, to the mini-budget and the Rwanda bill, take a look back at some of the key moments over the last 14 years.
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Michael McGrath says he is 'honoured' to be the nominee to be Ireland's next EU Commissioner
Outgoing Finance Minister Michael McGrath has said he is "honoured" to become the nomination to be Ireland's next EU Commissioner, suggesting his skills would be best suited to an economic or financial portfolio at European level.
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Nigel Farage campaigns in Maidstone - Full Speech
Nigel Farage has hit back at Boris Johnson after the former prime minister accused the Reform UK leader of a “morally repugnant” repetition of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s justification for the invasion of Ukraine.
The Reform...
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Sinn Fein launch manifesto for Westminster General Election – full launch and press conference
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald and Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill launched the party's Westminster General Election manifesto in Belfast. Full launch and press conference.
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Nigel Farage holds a town hall-style event in Clacton full
Nigel Farage holds a town hall-style event in Clacton.
The leader of Reform UK is running to be the MP for Cacton-on-sea.
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Nigel Farage, Leader of Reform UK, speaks at a town hall event at Clacton HD Version
Nigel Farage, Leader of Reform UK, speaks at a town hall event at Clacton HD Version.
Nigel Farage says the country is broken and in this general election neither of the main parties are offering anything new.
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Sir Ed Davey launches Liberal Democrat manifesto - full speech
Footage of Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey speaking during the party's General Election manifesto launch at Lumiere London.
The document sets out that the Lib Dems would fund a £9.4 billion package for the NHS and social care in...
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Sir Ed Davey launches Liberal Democrat manifesto - full speech high res
Footage of Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey speaking during the party's General Election manifesto launch at Lumiere London.
The document sets out that the Lib Dems would fund a £9.4 billion package for the NHS and social care in...
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Irish unity can restore Northern Ireland's position in the EU - SDLP leader
Interview with SDLP leader Colum Eastwood at a New Ireland Commission event in Belfast, who says Irish unity is the best way of restoring Northern Ireland’s position within the European Union.
Mr Eastwood said that while he did not...
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Nigel Farage enters election race as he announces he will stand in Clacton - full speech
Rishi Sunak faces a fresh electoral threat after Nigel Farage announced he will stand as a Reform UK candidate at the General Election.
Mr Farage announced he will contest Clacton, Essex, after it was also confirmed he will take over as...
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SNP leader John Swinney launches the SNP's Westminster General Election campaign
Scottish National Party Leader John Swinney speaks during the SNP General Election Campaign launch with SNP Westminster candidates and activists at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow.
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Ireland recognises state of Palestine – Taoiseach and Tanaiste full remarks
Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tanaiste Micheal Martin speak in Dublin as Ireland joined Norway and Spain in recognising the state of Palestine. Full remarks.
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Sunak gives joint statement on migration alongside Austrian chancellor
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the UK and Austria are deepening co-operation to “end this vile trade” of people smuggling after he discussed the Rwanda policy with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer in Vienna.
Mr Sunak said illegal...
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Increased tensions in Lebanon connected to conflict in Gaza – Martin
The Israel-Hamas war in Gaza has led to increased tensions in neighbouring Lebanon where Irish peacekeeping troops are based, Micheal Martin has said.
Ireland’s deputy premier met on Sunday with members of the 124th Infantry Battalion...
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Khan promises 'baby banks', permanent free school meals and Erasmus replacement in London manifesto
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said he would fund 'baby banks' where parents in need can obtain essentials like nappies, as he launched Labour's manifesto for the London Assembly and mayoral elections on May 2.
In a speech that focused on...
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Tanaiste responds to allegations former Irish Defence Forces personnel breached arms embargo in Libya
Irish soldiers training troops in regimes subject to international sanctions is an “absolutely unacceptable” undermining of Ireland’s reputation, the Tanaiste has said.
It has been reported that departing and former members of the...
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Simon Harris address British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly - full speech
Taoiseach Simon Harris addresses the 66th plenary of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly being held in Co Wicklow.
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I feel more hopeful and optimistic about British-Irish relations for the future, says Taoiseach
Irish Premier Simon Harris says he feels more "hopeful and optimistic" about British-Irish relations for the future, as he gave a speech at the 66th plenary of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly, being held in Co Wicklow.
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Martin: We cannot go into government with Sinn Fein over its EU policies
Micheal Martin has said there are “very significant” differences between Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein, but avoided ruling out a future coalition with the main opposition party.
The Tanaiste and Fianna Fail leader said that policy “has to...
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Taoiseach Simon Harris and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez press conference - full
Taoiseach Simon Harris and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speak to the media outside the Government Buildings, Dublin, following their meeting.
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Paschal Donohoe and Helen McEntee speak to the media atFine Gael's Ard Fheis - full
Paschal Donohoe and Helen McEntee (right) speak to the media at the 82nd Fine Gael Ard Fheis at the University of Galway.