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# NEW LEADER

This year
2023
Holly Cairns says she'll talk to all parties after next election but 'change' is in the air
A report by
Christina Finn
The new Social Democrats leader spoke to The Journal in a wide-ranging interview.
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May 14th 2023, 12:05 AM
Holly Cairns on not being a 'stereotypical politician', Labour's broken trust and the need for change
The West Cork TD was announced the party leader of the Social Democrats today.
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Mar 1st 2023, 4:46 PM
Nominations for Social Democrats' leadership to open tomorrow morning
The party’s National Executive met this evening.
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Feb 23rd 2023, 9:30 PM
Last year
2022
Liz Truss rewards allies in cabinet reshuffle following first speech as UK PM
Truss set out the agenda for her premiership in her first speech since taking office earlier today.
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Sep 6th 2022, 9:29 PM
Sunak and Truss make final leadership pitches amid cost-of-living support hints
Voting in the Tory leadership contest closes at 5pm on Friday and the winner will be announced on Monday.
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Sep 1st 2022, 7:02 AM
Dictator’s son Marcos Jr sworn in as Philippine president
His landslide victory was proclaimed last month.
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Jun 30th 2022, 6:54 AM
Ivana Bacik confirmed as new leader of the Labour Party
“I sincerely hope that I can repay the trust you have placed in me.”
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Mar 24th 2022, 12:25 PM
All time
Henderson 'privileged' to be captain as Ireland look to put the boot in France
Skills coach Richie Murphy noted the importance of ‘making sure to play in the opposition half as much as possible’ against Les Bleus.
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Feb 13th 2021, 4:27 PM
More than twice as many people want Varadkar to stay as Taoiseach than for Martin to take over
That’s according to a new opinion poll for the Sunday Times.
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Jun 14th 2020, 9:14 AM
So who exactly is new UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer?
Starmer was elected as leader of the party earlier today, replacing Jeremy Corbyn.
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Apr 4th 2020, 3:00 PM
Keir Starmer is the new leader of the UK Labour party
Starmer, a former director of state prosecutions and Labour’s Brexit spokesman, had been the favourite to win the ballot.
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Apr 4th 2020, 11:00 AM
Labour leadership battle gets underway amid division in party after election defeat
Shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry, a potential leadership candidate, was forced to deny insulting voters.
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Dec 16th 2019, 8:10 AM
'Mad in England': How does the world see Boris Johnson?
The international impression of Johnson has evolved from simply an eccentric mayor to a symbol of Brexit Britain.
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Jul 24th 2019, 6:00 AM
UK's Lib Dems elect first female leader, as she bids to do everything possible to 'stop Brexit'
“I am ready to take our party into a general election and win it,” new leader Jo Swinson said.
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Jul 22nd 2019, 10:14 PM
Russia says it's 'too early' to say whether it could work with Ukraine's new leader
Volodymyr Zelensky won a landslide victory yesterday.
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Apr 22nd 2019, 5:04 PM
Australian foreign minister quits after failed attempt to become PM
Julie Bishop is a rare female voice in the Australian government.
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Aug 26th 2018, 10:13 AM
No quiet retirement for Gerry Adams, as Mary Lou has big plans to put him to work
In a wide-ranging interview, Mary Lou McDonald talks party reform, bullying, and why she won’t be asking Gerry Adams to run for President of Ireland.
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Feb 17th 2018, 10:00 PM
Mary Lou McDonald is the new leader of Sinn Féin
In her speech, McDonald said “we are the generation of republicans who will see the rising of the moon”.
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Feb 10th 2018, 3:34 PM
Reigning champions UL Bohs climb up to the top of the Women's AIL table
Meanwhile, Railway Union defeated Old Belvedere and Galwegians got the better of Blackrock.
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Oct 1st 2017, 8:25 PM
Ukip elects a new leader, its fourth in just over a year
The party elected former army officer Henry Bolton as its new leader.
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Sep 29th 2017, 7:45 PM
New arrival John Terry named Aston Villa captain
The 36-year-old will lead his new side in their battle for promotion from the Championship and wears the armband for the first time on Saturday.
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Jul 15th 2017, 3:12 PM
Leo says he won't be 'best friends' with Micheál Martin but it's time to start afresh
Leo Varadkar said there will be more disappointments than appointments for his colleagues as he selects his new Cabinet.
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Jun 8th 2017, 3:21 PM
Mending fences the order of the day for Leo - but there just aren't enough seats at the table
Leo Varadkar has won the Fine Gael fight, but he has another battle on his hands.
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Jun 3rd 2017, 6:00 AM
Leo Varadkar's first words as Fine Gael leader: 'Prejudice has no hold in this Republic'
The newly elected leader got a rapturous applause in Dublin’s Mansion House.
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Jun 2nd 2017, 7:48 PM
In the running: The 5 candidates to be the next president of the GAA
The election will take place tomorrow night.
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Feb 23rd 2017, 6:30 PM
The next leader of Labour - ranked from most to least likely
Joan is stepping down, so who’s in the mix to replace her? We rank the contenders…
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May 10th 2016, 8:35 PM
Limerick hurler replaces Donal Óg as GPA chairman
Hickey takes over leading role in players’ body after Cusack’s 13-year tenure.
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Nov 28th 2015, 2:40 PM
"Joan's Day": After months of doom and gloom Labour had something to smile about yesterday
The outcome was inevitable but the democratic process ensured Labour had its day in the sun in Dublin yesterday.
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Jul 5th 2014, 7:30 AM
Jamie Clarke on being Armagh's 'kid' captain
Jamie Clarke has large boots to fill as Armagh captain for 2014.
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Jun 5th 2014, 11:57 AM
Extract: ‘China looks forward to growth, while the West teeters on the brink’
Martin Jacques says China’s ascendancy and impact is something that people should pay heed to.
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Nov 9th 2012, 8:30 PM