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Labour landslide in UK elections
Noel Bardon
Keir Starmer has been elected with a sizeable majority in Westminster. This is the first time Labour has been in power in the UK since 2010.
4 July 2024 News
Phil Hogan receives honorary doctorate in political science from UCD
One of the lessons Hogan said he had learned from his political career was pride of place.
3 July 2024 Viewpoints
EU political nervousness on show
Of more concern right now to the EU is what might be happening in the US and closer to home in France.
Macron’s gamble fails: new MEPs start chipping away at green agenda
The second round of France’s parliamentary election will be held on Sunday.
3 July 2024 News
Opinion: Ryan is leaving, but Martin seems set to stay
In a week of announcements and departures, it seems the Tanaiste is going absolutely nowhere.
22 June 2024 Opinion
Battle begins for EU top jobs
With the European elections completed, the fight for leadership and committee positions is under way in Brussels.
19 June 2024 News
Eamon Ryan to step down as leader of Green Party
This comes after the Green Party lost more than half their council seats in the recent local elections.
18 June 2024 News
Opinion: when opportunity knocks, perhaps you should open the door
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil seem to have dismissed the prospect of a summer election, but it might be their best chance of being returned to power.
17 June 2024 Opinion
High-profile farmers lose out on council seats
It was a difficult week for Dermot Kelleher, Kevin Comiskey, and the Hacketts as their efforts to become county councillors fell short.
12 June 2024 News
Independent Ireland gain 23 seats in local elections
The new party is also in contention to take a seat in the European Parliament through Ciaran Mullooly.
12 June 2024 News
Analysis: survey predicted Sinn Féin's slump
The recent Irish Farmers Journal survey showed Sinn Féin at 6%, which seemed nonsensical. But using the slide rule of doubling that vote, it proved eerily accurate.
12 June 2024 News
Big battle for final seats in Brussels
While Seán Kelly, Billy Kelleher and Luke Ming Flanagan will join the four Dublin MEPs in the next parliament, there is a massive fight on for the remaining seven seats.
12 June 2024 News