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Allister insists TUV/Reform UK offers opportunity to ‘maximise’ pro-Union vote
A strong showing for the TUV in the General Election will maximise unionist support in Northern Ireland rather than undermine the pro-Union cause, Jim Allister has insisted. Leader Mr Allister dismissed the argument his party could...
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Interviews with candidates in Lagan Valley ahead of the General Election
Interview with Ulster Unionist Robbie Butler, the DUP's Jonathan Buckley, and Alliance Party's Sorcha Eastwood, all are candidates in Lagan Valley at the General Election.
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Projection that Sinn Fein will be in next Government ‘has been ‘shattered’
Ireland’s public expenditure minister has said the projection that Sinn Fein will be in the next Government has been “shattered”, as the opposition party faces a tough local election battle. A day after voters headed to the polls in...
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Sinn Fein lose out in Irish local elections
Early indications showed that Sinn Fein did not achieve the desired result in Ireland’s local elections. Public expenditure minister Paschal Donohoe spoke to PA on Fine Gael's success.
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Ivana Bacik confident of Labour win in Dublin constituency
Ireland’s Labour leader Ivana Bacik said it is likely that party colleague Aodhan O Riordain could win a seat in the European elections. Asked whether she believes he will pick up a seat in the Dublin constituency, Ms Bacik said: “It...
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PSC director condemns UK leaders for silence over Israeli bombing of UN school in Gaza
Palestine Solidarity Campaign director Ben Jamal condemned leaders for their silence over Israel's bombing of a UN school in Gaza on Thursday, in which at least 40 children were killed. In a speech to protesters in London on Saturday,...
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Counting continues in the local and European elections in Ireland
Counting underway in the local and European elections in Ireland. RDS Dublin
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Counting underway in the local and European elections in Ireland
Counting underway in the local and European elections in Ireland. Clip 1: RDS, Dublin. Clips 2-7: Curragh racecourse in Kildare
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Scottish Greens announce they will stand 44 candidates at General Election
Scottish Greens co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie confirmed the party will stand 44 candidates to contest seats at the General Election on July 4 - a record on the previous 31 in 2015.
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Sinn Fein leader says it is “very important” for people to use their vote as Ireland goes to the polls
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said “today is the big day” and said it was “very important” for people to use their vote. Speaking after casting her ballot at the polling station on Navan Road in Cabra, Dublin, Ms McDonald denied...
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Bill to guarantee access to contraception fails in the Senate
A bill to establish federal protections for access to contraceptives has failed in the Senate. The Right to Contraception Act also aimed to protect health care providers. (Scripps News)
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Labour’s West Midlands mayoral candidate votes in local elections
Labour’s West Midlands mayoral candidate Richard Parker arrives at Birmingham Progressive Synagogue to vote.
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Nigel Farage speaks to crowds in Calcton-On-Sea
Nigel Farage gives a speech to crowds in Calcton-On-Sea following his announcement to run as leader of Reform UK. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said he would be a “champion” for Clacton, which he described as a “forgotten,...
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says Senate will vote on Right to Contraception Act
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said a Senate vote will be held Wednesday on a bill that would establish federal protections for access to contraceptives. (Scripps News)
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General Election 2024: June 2 round-up
A daily round-up as the UK prepares to go to the polls for a July 4 election.
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Labour does not appreciation the trouble Welsh FM is in, Plaid leader says
Sir Keir Starmer “does not appreciate the trouble” the embattled Welsh First Minister is in, the leader of Plaid Cymru has said. Rhun ap Iorwerth, the leader of the Welsh national party, has said the Labour Party has not appreciated the...
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Angela Rayner: Scotland, we need you to win General Election
Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner called on Scotland to vote for the Scottish Labour Party in the General Election, claiming that the country could prove pivotal in the final reckoning.
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Starmer distances himself from Rayner and Sarwar in row over Abbott
Sir Keir Starmer has distanced himself from his deputy Angela Rayner and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar by refusing to say if he wants Diane Abbott to stand again for his party.
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Sinn Fein housing spokesman reacts to record number of homeless people
Sinn Fein housing spokesman Eoin O Broin reacts to record levels of people accessing emergency accommodation.
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Mary Lou McDonald says Sinn Fein is ‘Eurocritical’, not Eurosceptic
Mary Lou McDonald has said that Sinn Fein is “Eurocritical” rather than Eurosceptic at the launch of the party’s European election manifesto. The Sinn Fein leader said they were promising “strong representation” in the European...
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Sarwar says Labour candidate has shown contrition on smuggler gang ‘stupid joke’
Anas Sarwar has said the Labour candidate who once suggested smuggler gangs could be 'shipped to Scotland' has shown contrition for his 'stupid joke'. The Scottish Labour leader also described Diane Abbott as a 'trailblazer' for Labour,...
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Jeremy Corbyn launches campaign for re-election as independent MP
Former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn will launches his campaign to be re-elected as the independent MP for Islington North on Wednesday night. The launch was hosteded at a community centre which was officially opened by the...
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Lib Dems launch Welsh election campaign - HD version
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey launched the party’s General Election campaign in Wales, with a main focus on farming. He joined Welsh Lib Dem leader Jane Dodds to set out a rescue plan for farmers, promising £1 billion in extra...
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Lib Dems launch Welsh election campaign
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey will launch the party’s General Election campaign in Wales on Wednesday, with a focus on farming. He will join Welsh Lib Dem leader Jane Dodds to set out a rescue plan for farmers, promising £1...