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Fine Gael leader Simon Harris busy canvassing in Galway
Fine Gael leader Simon Harris was busy canvassing in the Salthill area of Galway, ahead of the 82nd Fine Gael Ard Fheis. Mr Harris on Friday pledged to be a “mature” leader of the three-party government while also helping his party...
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Revised migration rules could see significant number deported to EU countries
A major overhaul of migration rules could see Ireland deporting a significant number of people back to other EU countries where they had first sought asylum protection. The Irish Government has agreed to adopt proposals that will see the...
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Leo Varadkar attends what is likely to be his last Cabinet meeting
Leo Varadkar has said he is confident the country is in good hands before attending what is likely to be his last Cabinet meeting before he steps down as Taoiseach. Includes quotes from minister Heather Humphreys and incoming Taoiseach...
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Green leader says referendum defeats not a ‘key factor’ in Varadkar resignation
Eamon Ryan has said that the referenda defeats were not a “key” factor in Leo Varadkar’s decision to step down. The Green Party leader said the gap before the local and European elections “probably influenced him more”. Mr Varadkar made...
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Ministers arrive in Downing Street for Cabinet meeting
Footage, in order of appearance, of Minister without Portfolio Esther McVey, Health Secretary Victoria Atkins, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Laura Trott, Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport Lucy Frazer with Minister for...
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'Getting on with my job' - Penny Mordaunt ignores PM claims
Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt ignores questions about replacing Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister, saying she is 'getting on with my job'. The Prime Minister has faced speculation about a possible Tory revolt against his leadership, with...
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'Getting on with my job' - Penny Mordaunt ignores leadership revolt questions
Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt ignores questions about replacing Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister, saying she is 'getting on with my job'. The Prime Minister has faced speculation about a possible Tory revolt against his leadership, with...
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Esther McVey comments on Lee Anderson's defection before Cabinet meeting
MPs arrive in Downing Street for a Cabinet meeting, as Minister without Portfolio Esther McVey comments on Lee Anderson moving to the Reform Party.
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MPs leave Downing Street after Cabinet meeting
MPs leave Downing Street after a Cabinet meeting held by Rishi Sunak, the day after Lee Anderson moved to the Reform Party.
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Members of Cabinet arrive at Downing Street ahead of Chancellor delivering spring Budget
Footage of Cabinet members arriving at Downing Street hours ahead of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivering the spring Budget. Includes, in order of appearance: David T C Davies, Andrew Mitchell, Grant Shapps, Michelle Donelan, Steve Barclay,...
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Ministers arrive in Downing Street for Cabinet meeting as Chancellor prepares to deliver Budget
Ministers arrived in Downing Street on Wednesday morning for a Cabinet meeting before Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivers his Budget to Parliament. Mr Hunt is widely expected to unveil a 2p cut in national insurance in an attempt to shore up...
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Rishi Sunak makes opening remarks as Cabinet meets in East Yorkshire
The decision to scrap the northern leg of HS2 and put the money into local transport schemes will be “transformational”, Rishi Sunak claimed as the Government earmarked £4.7 billion of funding for the north and Midlands. With a general...
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PM refuses to describe Lee Anderson’s comments about Sadiq Khan as Islamophobic
Rishi Sunak has refused to describe Lee Anderson’s comments about Sadiq Khan as Islamophobic when pressed repeatedly. Speaking to broadcasters during a visit to East Yorkshire, the Prime Minister said: “I’ve been very clear that what he...
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Government considering opening Community Recognition Fund to new applicants - Varadkar
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that the government will consider opening the 50 million euro Community Recognition Fund, launched last year, to new applications. “We have a Cabinet sub-committee on Ukrainian migration in the last week...
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Cabinet meeting ahead of Rwanda vote in the House of Commons
Rishi Sunak holds a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street ahead of a crucial vote on the Rwanda Bill. Arrivals of Chris Heaton-Harris, Michael Tomlinson, David Cameron, Laura Trott, Grant Shapps, Johnny Mercer, Kemi Badenoch, Steve Barclay,...
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Members of Cabinet arrive for first meeting since Christmas recess
Footage of Cabinet members arriving at Number 10 on Downing Street for the first meeting since the Christmas recess. Includes footage of: Michelle Donelan, Victoria Atkins, Mel Stride, Esther McVey, Victoria Prentis, Alex Chalk, Claire...
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Politics daily briefing: December 25
Daily politics briefing for December 25 as The UK and allies will not allow the Red Sea to become a “no go” zone for shipping and will step up efforts to tackle Iran’s “malign influence”, Cabinet ministers have said.
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Mark Drakeford gives interview after announcing plans to step down as first minister - full version
Mark Drakeford is “optimistic” about the next general election for Labour – despite proposed budget cuts by the Labour-run Welsh Government. The Labour First Minister of Wales, who recently said he intends to stand down in March, also...
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Drakeford ‘optimistic’ about Labour’s election chances despite Welsh budget cuts
Mark Drakeford is “optimistic” about the next general election for Labour – despite proposed budget cuts by the Labour-run Welsh Government. The Labour First Minister of Wales, who recently said he intends to stand down in March, also...
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Ministers arrive for Cabinet meeting
Ministers arrive on Downing Street as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak chairs the last Cabinet meeting of the year. Footage of ministers including Environment Secretary Steve Barclay, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Laura Trott, Science,...
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Arrivals for Cabinet as Sunak under pressure ahead of Rwanda vote
Victoria Atkins, James Cleverly, Grant Shapps, Lucy Frazer, Michelle Donelan, Gillian Keegan, Lord Cameron, Kemi Badnoch and Steve Barclay arrive for Cabinet.
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Politics daily briefing: December 7
All the latest political developments, as Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda policy is hit by fresh chaos after immigration minister Robert Jenrick resigns.
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Michael McGrath says he 'fully' supports Justice Minister
Finance Minister Michael McGrath has said he “fully” supports Justice Minister Helen McEntee amid calls from the opposition for her resignation. Speaking on the way into Cabinet, Mr McGrath said: “I believe she has the full support of...
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I’m absolutely focused on my job, says Justice Minister Helen McEntee
Ministers have said they “fully” support Justice Minister Helen McEntee amid calls from the opposition for her resignation following the riots in Dublin last week. There had been pressure on Ms McEntee to respond to safety issues in the...