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Leaders arrive for election debate at RTE
Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald, Roderic O'Gorman of the Green Party, Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael, Simon Harris and Tanaiste and leader of Fianna Fail, Micheal Martin arrive for RTE Leaders' Debate. Ten party leaders are to...
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Simon Harris calls on Sinn Fein to publish manifesto ahead of first debate
Simon Harris has called on the Sinn Fein leader to publish the party’s manifesto ahead of the first leaders’ debate on Monday evening. The Fine Gael leader has accused Mary Lou McDonald of “cynicism” in not publishing the party’s General...
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Archive footage of David Cameron, as former prime minister joins Rishi Sunak's Cabinet as Foreign Secretary
Archive footage of former prime minister David Cameron, who made a surprise return to the Cabinet as Foreign Secretary on Monday, replacing James Cleverly in Rishi Sunak's reshuffle. Mr Cameron will also be elevated to the House of Lords.
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Farage says he will help to 'mend fences' between Labour and the Trump administration
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage delivers a speech at the party's Welsh conference at the Celtic Manor hotel in Newport. Mr Farage said he will help to “mend fences” between the Labour Government and the incoming Trump administration....
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Mary Lou McDonald: Full press conference as Dail dissolved for General Election
Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald arrives to speak to the media on Merrion Street, Dublin, after the Dail was formally dissolved for the General Election on November 29.
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Irish parliament dissolved for General Election
The Irish parliament has been dissolved for a General Election. Taoiseach Simon Harris said it had been the honour of his life to serve in the role, and the time was right to seek a new mandate. President Michael D Higgins formally...
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Mary Lou McDonald press conference as Dail dissolved for General Election
Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald arrives to speak to the media on Merrion Street, Dublin, after the Dail was formally dissolved for the General Election on November 29.
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McConnell says filibuster will stand as Republicans reclaim Senate
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said Republicans plan to keep the filibuster when it takes the majority in 2025. (Scripps News)
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Full: Kemi Badenoch elected leader of the Conservative Party
Kemi Badenoch has been elected leader of the Conservative Party. The former business secretary was declared the winner at an event in central London on Saturday, defeating rival Robert Jenrick by 53,806 votes to 41,388. Speakers: Bob...
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Labour react to Kemi Badenoch's Tory leadership win
Labour Party chair Ellie Reeves MP responded to Kemi Badenoch's appointment as the new leader of the Conservative Party on Saturday. She congratulated Ms Badenoch but said the “Conservatives have learned nothing since the British people...
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Kemi Badenoch elected leader of the Conservative Party
Kemi Badenoch has been elected leader of the Conservative Party. The former business secretary was declared the winner at an event in central London on Saturday, defeating rival Robert Jenrick by 53,806 votes to 41,388.
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Minister ‘misinterpreted’ after referring to ‘blob activist’ Tory MP
A Cabinet minister insisted she was not referring to a Tory MP’s appearance after labelling him a “blob activist” over his Civil Service concerns. Commons Leader Lucy Powell said she was “misinterpreted” as she hurriedly clarified the...
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Voting ends for Tory members choosing next party leader
Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick’s race to replace Rishi Sunak as Conservative leader is nearing its end, with the member ballot closing on Thursday. One contender has declared the contest “close” just hours ahead of the contest’s 5pm...
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Mary Lou McDonald ‘deeply regrets’ statement after Niall O Donnghaile resigned
Mary Lou McDonald said she has written to the young person who received inappropriate texts from a former Sinn Fein senator, expressing her “deep regret” over a statement she made following his resignation. The Sinn Fein leader said that...
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Q&A with Robert Jenrick after speech on UK defence policy
Tory leadership candidate Robert Jenrick answers to questions from the media after giving a speech in South London outlining his vision for foreign and defence policy in the United Kingdom. The speech outlined how the UK can help tackle...
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Blinken arrives in Israel as US looks to renew cease-fire efforts after the killing of Hamas leader
Despite previous trips yielding little toward ending hostilities, Secretary of State Blinken is in Israel as the U.S. hopes to revive cease-fire efforts. (Scripps News)
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US is investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel's attack plans
The United States is investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents that assess Israel's plans to attack Iran, three U.S. officials told The Associated Press. (Scripps News)
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McDonald under pressure to apologise to teenager at centre of text controversy
Mary Lou McDonald is coming under further pressure to issue an apology to a teenager who was sent “inappropriate” texts by a former Sinn Fein senator. Taoiseach Simon Harris has accused the Sinn Fein leader of being “silent” on the calls...
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Hezbollah says its war with Israel is entering a new phase
After Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was reportedly killed in a battle with Israeli forces, Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group said it is entering a new phase in its fight against invading Israeli troops. (Scripps News)
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Election should be on November 29, O’Gorman says
The election should be held on November 29, Irish Green Party leader Roderic Gorman has said. Speaking on Friday, Mr O'Gorman said it was his preference to hold the election before Christmas. He said: "I think the 29th is the date to go....
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Israel confirms death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
Israel has confirmed it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, mastermind behind the Oct. 7, 2023 attack that sparked the ongoing war in Gaza. (Scripps News)
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Russell Findlay speaks after becoming Scottish Conservatives leader
Russell Findlay is announced as the new Scottish Conservatives leader, at the Radisson Hotel in Edinburgh. A leadership election was called after Douglas Ross announced he was standing down following the general election.
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Russell Findlay announced as new Scottish Conservatives leader - in full
Russell Findlay is announced as the new Scottish Conservatives leader, at the Radisson Hotel in Edinburgh. A leadership election was called after Douglas Ross announced he was standing down following the general election.
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Russell Findlay promises Scottish Tories will ‘change’ after winning leadership
New Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay has declared his party will change in order to “win back public trust”. Mr Findlay pledged that under his leadership the Scottish Conservatives will seek to represent those who are “scunnered”...