Tory press is still screaming about the ‘betrayal of Brexit’, but few voters are listening
Ireland is using the European presidency to help Andy Burnham bring the UK closer to the EU
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‘Lots of deep thought has to go into this’: Taoiseach steps up research on Irish unity
Micheál Martin to bring proposals to Cabinet to set up body to examine issues around reunification
Is Andy Burnham laying a Brexit trap or falling into one?
In major policy pivot, UK prime minister breaks Labour’s code of silence on Brexit
The career costs of non-competes: ‘Your star striker is sitting on the bench’
Clauses preventing workers moving to a rival for months can limit job opportunities and lead to costly legal rows
‘It’s up to us’: Government must work inside EU to smooth path for possible British return
Neale Richmond says it would be ‘an anomaly’ if the Republic was not at least as vocal about reversing Brexit as other EU states
Michelle O’Neill claims she has been ‘blocked’ from attending event by ‘DUP stunt’
First Minister accuses Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly of backing ‘reckless and irresponsible approach’
The Irish Times view on the UK budget: grasping for growth
The country has been caught in a doom loop for the past decade
‘Steady as she goes’ UK budget fuels talk that bigger changes are in the wings
Andy Burnham cannot silence talk of an early election as his chancellor hits bank and gamblers to fund cost-of-living tweaks in low-key budget
Healey keeps bond markets onside in first UK budget
Delivering Burnham-led administration’s first budget, chancellor hiked taxes on banks to pay for energy bill cuts
Andy Burnham’s call for debate on free movement with EU draws mixed Labour response
Senior cabinet ministers are keen for the UK to form closer relationship with the EU
Andy Burnham calls for ‘honest discussion’ on freedom of movement between UK and EU
British PM says he wants to consider options including return to full EU membership or joining single market
What the British budget tells us about Irish politics
The traditional dividing lines have returned to Westminster. In Ireland, things look rather different
Shouty phone calls on buses, cyclists on footpaths ... Civilisation is falling apart
The more we tolerate mé féinism the less likely we are to treat each other as human beings, and the more society tears itself apart
Andy Burnham is removing a Victorian-era law that singled out Catholics and Jews. Why now?
House of Commons fast-tracked a Bill related to the prime minister’s religion
Andy Burnham making TikToks about parking tickets seems to be missing the point
Why does politics feel more parochial than ever at a time when global affairs are king?
John Swinney versus Andy Burnham: the intriguing new rivalry in British politics
Scottish National Party holds its shindig in Aberdeen, while UK prime minister attempts spoiler visit to Motherwell
Andy Burnham urges Scotland to ‘stop wasting time on independence drama’
UK prime minister chooses day of Scottish National Party’s annual conference to give speech in Motherwell on devolution
McEntee to raise Sally Rooney book sales withdrawal with UK foreign secretary
Minister for Foreign Affairs ‘shocked’ publisher can no long sell works because of author’s support for Palestine Action group
Downing Street trying to play down Andy Burnham comments on Russia’s role in Brexit
UK prime minister seemed to suggest on politics podcast that Putin influenced outcome of Brexit referendum
Winter of discontent looms as public sector workers prepare for stoppage
Inside Politics: Unions want shortfalls in pay to be addressed up front and a guarantee that wages will not slip behind inflation during any new deal period
Trump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war, but Zelenskiy says deal is ‘news to me’
Britain and Canada say they would back an energy ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv
Labour holds on to Starmer’s seat as Polanski and Greens lose sheen
Greens have been on the slide in polls since Polanski became the target of intense media scrutiny
Labour retains Keir Starmer’s seat in London byelection
Sagal Abdi-Wali defeats Green Party’s Zack Polanski
Andy Burnham’s first ballot box test: Labour take on Zack Polanski for Starmer’s old seat
Holborn and St Pancras byelection will offer the first indication of whether Labour can retain disillusioned progressive voters under its new leader
Why Andy Burnham says ‘Brexit has done more harm than good’
In the News podcast with Bernice Harrison
Britain scraps heavily criticised plans to curb jury trials after backlash
Case backlog awaiting trial by jury in Crown Courts in England and Wales was nearly 81,000 in June
Taoiseach questions Sinn Féin ‘sincerity’ over Garvaghy Road situation
Micheál Martin says one football match is not going to get Israeli government to ‘change direction’
Budget talks enter ‘banging fists on the table’ phase – metaphorically at least
Inside Politics: Meanwhile, Brexit is back and the Drumcree stand-off continues
‘If you don’t like it, don’t come’: proud locals bristle at Blackpool’s dark tourism reputation
It has always been a hotspot for fun, sticks of rock and rollercoasters, but now it also has a surfeit of addicts and deprivation
There are more than two sides to Drumcree
The British government’s patronising, condescending outlook is very much part of the problem
Andy Burnham has a mission. Now he needs a mandate to deliver it
Popular prime minister might be tempted to call an early election, but keeping out Reform UK means tactical voting
Increasing irrelevance of betting shops a growing problem for racing’s finances
Boss of one bookmaker has even predicted there will be no High Street betting shops by 2030
UK-Iranian dual national arrested in London over RAF Fairford incident
A 27-year-old man was arrested in the borough of Westminster, London
‘Made in Europe’ rules should not ‘undermine’ UK relations, Britain’s new envoy tells EU
UK ambassador to EU Caroline Wilson cautions against bloc becoming ‘insular and inward-facing’
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