Tommy Meskill

London Correspondent

Gerry Adams would be prevented from claiming compensation for unlawful detention under the new law

Gerry Adams to take legal action over Legacy Act changes

Former Sinn Féín leader Gerry Adams is to take legal action over the British government's decision to prevent him from claiming compensation for unlawful detention in the 1970s.

Ulster • 2 hrs

Windsor Framework 'impossible to navigate' - report

The Windsor Framework is "impossible to navigate", according to a report from a British parliament committee.

Ulster • 10 hrs

A copy of the newly published joint framework report addressing the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles on display

Troubles legacy legislation goes before House of Commons

Legislation to deal with the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland has been introduced to the UK's House of Commons.

Ulster • 14 Oct

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch delivers her speech on the final day of the Conservative Party conference

Relevance now the Conservative Party's biggest battle

The great difference between Margaret Thatcher and Kemi Badenoch is that Mrs Thatcher was seen as the leader of Britain's alternative to Labour, but now many see Nigel Farage, writes Tommy Meskill.

Analysis and Comment • 13 Oct

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch addressed the party, pledging to reverse government policies

Badenoch promises spending cuts if Conservatives elected

Kemi Badenoch promised to abolish stamp duty if the Conservatives win the next election as she closed the party conference.

UK • 08 Oct

Kneecap band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh arrives at Westminster Magistrates' Court

Kneecap to 'fight again' as prosecutors to appeal ruling

The Crown Prosecution Service in the UK is to appeal a recent decision to throw out the terror case against Kneecap band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh.

UK • 07 Oct

Looming elections could seal the fate of the British PM

With a wry smile on his way into the Labour conference exhibition hall last Sunday, the British government's Work and Pensions Secretary, Pat McFadden, told us that his party was in "fight back" mode.

Analysis and Comment • 04 Oct

John Mackey died after he was attacked while walking home in London in May last year

Man pleads not guilty to murder of Irish man in London

A man charged with the murder of an 87-year-old Irish man in London last May has pleaded not guilty.

UK • 01 Oct

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn delivers a speech during the Labour Party Conference

NI Secretary in talks with Irish Govt over UK ID cards

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, has said that he is in consultation with the Irish Government around the implementation of mandatory ID cards in the UK.

UK • 30 Sep

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer appears on the BBC 1 current affairs programme, Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg on September 28, 2025 in Liverpool, England.
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Starmer says UK at fork between decency and division

The British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned his party that the UK stands at a fork in the road between decency and division.

World • 30 Sep