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Politics

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Latest poll suggests Sinn Féin has dropped to third most popular party among voters
Accusations of 'shag all' being done about 100 unauthorised developments on the Shannon
France braces for crunch election as overseas territories begin casting ballots
Keir Starmer to visit Northern Ireland as he holds first cabinet meeting as UK prime minister
Biden says only 'Lord Almighty' could convince him to drop out of race for White House
Plans to utilise Ireland's canals for residential use could take seven years
Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s run-off presidential election
What will a Keir Starmer premiership mean for Ireland?
Starmer has made campaign promises in some policy areas that would affect Anglo-Irish relations.
Harris and Starmer agree 'closer relationship' between Dublin and London 'needed' in first call
The newly-appointed Prime Minister invited the Taoiseach to visit him on 17 July.
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Scottish National Party upended and independence movement at an end following Labour sweep
Ministerial appointments made in new Labour cabinet as MPs arrive at No. 10
Binface, Beany and Elmo: How did the quirky election candidates fare?
Who is Hilary Benn, the new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland?
‘Strong Irish influence’: The Cork man behind Keir Starmer’s landslide Labour victory
As it happened: Keir Starmer pledges to lead 'government of service' after landslide Labour win
We charted the historic election day as it happened.
Harris to speak to Starmer 'in coming hours', says he wants relationship to go from 'strength to strength'
Rishi Sunak has resigned as Conservative Party leader
What will the first 100 days in power look like for Keir Starmer and the Labour party?
Analysis: Disaster for DUP as Sinn Féin becomes the North’s largest party at Westminster
Ian Paisley Jr has lost seat as MP for North Antrim in shock defeat to Reform-backed TUV
Former UK prime minister Liz Truss has lost her seat in the general election
Well, that was dramatic. Here's what to know about what happened in the UK election
Spoiler: there were more shades of grey than perhaps were expected.
Bloodbath: Liz Truss, Jacob Rees-Mogg and Penny Mordaunt among top Tories booted out by UK voters
Scottish National Party hammered by Labour in UK general election
After seven failed attempts, Nigel Farage is elected as an MP as Reform gain foothold
Jeremy Corbyn elected as Independent, beating his former Labour Party
Defeated UUP candidate says people in NI 'don't understand' his comments about owning Rolls-Royce
UK exit poll: Labour set for huge majority as Tories suffer defeat of historic proportions
Tonight’s exit poll was released seconds after the polls closed at 10 pm.
Keir Starmer's Labour could govern with 410 seats, a majority of 170.
The Conservatives could lose as many as 241 seats, putting some of the party’s biggest names at risk.
The Nigel Farage-led Reform party could pick up 13 seats, with the Green Party winning two.
The exit poll does not contain details of Northern Ireland’s 18 seats in Westminster.
Minister says he doesn't think bin companies will increase charges because of deposit scheme
Fund to cut children's spinal surgery wait lists was not used as intended, says Martin
FactCheck: Tánaiste says First Home Scheme can't be used for Oscar Traynor Road affordable homes
How the UK general election could mean big changes for Northern Irish politics
Sinn Féin will be hoping to maintain its seven seats, while the DUP faces a real battle in some constituencies.
Alliance is in contention in three constituencies but could come away empty handed.
The TUV could split the Unionist vote in some areas.
Affordability of houseboat fee hike at Grand Canal Dock being reviewed after concerns raised
Hezbollah fires 200 rockets from Lebanon into Israel after killing of its senior commander
Fences will continue to be erected along canal if more tents appear, says Waterways Ireland boss
Budget 2025 to be delivered a week early on 1 October