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Politics
May
May 2026
Nigel Farage
Five key things to know from the UK election results so far - the main one, it's Reform's day
The results so far seem to show that the two-party political system in the UK may well be a thing of the past.
UK-Ireland relations
‘Don’t jump to conclusions’: Reform’s rise and what it could mean for Ireland
The ascendancy of Reform has been described as ‘ominous’ by some in government, but today there’s been a cautious reaction.
Oh Keir
Starmer takes responsibility for 'tough' local election results as Labour lose hundreds of seats
With the first 40 of 136 councils declared, Labour have lost more than 200 councillors as well as losing control of eight local authorities.
One Year In
Pope Leo marks one year in the job with trip to Naples – and a continuing spat with Trump
Pope Leo this week told reporters that if Trump ‘wishes to criticise me for proclaiming the Gospel, let them do so truthfully’.
The Troubles
UK Supreme Court rules Troubles Legacy Bill is 'human rights-compliant' after victims' challenge
By-election
Seán Kyne holds a narrow lead over Independent Ireland candidate in TG4's Galway West poll
Labour’s Helen Ogbu, on 12%, is also in contention.
free contraception scheme
Over 35 and paying for contraception? Don’t expect free access anytime soon
Over Budget
Health minister insists recruitment freeze won't hit frontline staff amid €250m HSE overspend
FactCheck
Debunked: Ivermectin is not a proven cure for cancer, despite claims by famous figures in the US
The Morning Lead
Keir Starmer is bracing for bad news in today's local elections - so will he be forced out?
Labour are under pressure from the left and the right – here’s when we’re expected to know the results of today’s elections.
Scoping Exercise
'The ghost of Michael Shine hangs over my home town': TDs make statements on paedophile surgeon
state coffers
Exchequer swings to deficit, but Harris calls figures 'encouraging' as tax growth remains intact
investments
Harris' saving scheme would favour wealthy and 'be another hole in our tax base', economists warn
Middle East
Trump threatens 'higher level' of bombing if Iran doesn't cooperate amid reports of deal nearing
Forever Problems
The housing crisis: Like wildfire, we need to abandon the delusion it’ll burn itself out
Island of Ireland poll
All Ireland poll shows cross-border support for Irish unity and EU membership
The Morning Lead
Boylan says Dublin Central voters not raising immigration, calls Hutch remarks ‘out of order’
Sinn Féin Dublin Central candidate Janice Boylan says people want to talk about ‘bread and butter issues’ rather than immigration.
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