Tommy Meskill

London Correspondent

Mary Lou McDonald said Simon Harris is hiding from answering for Fine Gael's disastrous performance in Government

FG insists Harris did not receive invitation for debate

Fine Gael has insisted that it did not receive an invitation for a debate, after Sinn Féin leader May Lou McDonald accused the party of refusing to take part in a three-way leaders debate with Sky News and Today FM.

Election 24 • 18 Nov 24

Around 2,000 workers face redundancy at the Port Talbot plant

End of an era as south Wales steelworks shuts down

Earlier this year the final blast furnace at Port Talbot steelworks in south Wales shut down, marking the end of an era for the coastal town, which has been a major steel producer for decades.

UK • 07 Nov 24

With Donald Trump returning to the White House, key geo-political issues including the economy, security and climate may be dealt with very differently

Trump: UK Prime Minister faces a difficult balancing act

Donald Trump has proven before that when it comes to the so-called "Special Relationship" with the UK, he's not afraid to test it, writes London Correspondent Tommy Meskill.

US Election 2024 • 06 Nov 24

Robert Jenrick congratulates Kemi Badenoch on winning the Conservative Party leadership contest

Kemi Badenoch wins race to become Conservative leader

Kemi Badenoch has been elected as the new leader of the British Conservative Party. Ms Badenoch defeated Robert Jenrick in a final ballot of members which concluded on Thursday.

UK • 02 Nov 24

Should Donald Trump return to office, the Labour government may have to endure further public spats, just as the Conservative government did previously

Trump vs UK Labour: A row that could be the first of many

When the Labour Party's head of operations posted on LinkedIn that she had places available to go campaign for Kamala Harris, she hardly could have imagined the controversy she was about to ignite, writes Tommy Meskill.

Analysis and Comment • 27 Oct 24

Clocks are due to go back one hour on Sunday at 2am (File image)

MEPs call for seasonal clock changes to be scrapped

A group of cross-party MEPs have called on the European Commission to scrap the biannual clock change.

Europe • 24 Oct 24

MEPs voted on the financial assistance package today

European Parliament approves €35bn loan for Ukraine

The European Parliament has overwhelmingly approved a loan of up to €35 billion for Ukraine, which will be repaid using revenues from frozen Russian assets.

Ukraine • 22 Oct 24

Rory Gallagher's iconic Fender Stratocaster was among the items for sale today

Gallagher family welcomes donation of guitar to State

The family of the late Rory Gallagher have welcomed the donation of his Fender Stratocaster to the State.

Ireland • 17 Oct 24

Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick wil go head-to-head in a contest to become the next leader of the Conservative Party

Conservative Party surprises itself and rejects 'normal'

James Cleverly had been seen by many as the favourite to win the Tory leadership contest and there was obvious shock when it was revealed that he was knocked out of the race, writes our London Correspondent, Tommy Meskill.

UK • 14 Oct 24

James Cleverly elimination was met with surprise

James Cleverly eliminated from Tory leadership race

Conservative Shadow Home Secretary James Cleverly has been eliminated from the race to become leader of the party.

UK • 09 Oct 24