Tommy Meskill

London Correspondent

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Rachel Reeves said the new UK government will build 1.5 billion homes over the next five years

UK to re-introduce mandatory housing targets - Reeves

The UK's finance minister has announced that she will re-introduce mandatory housing targets.

UK • 08 Jul 24

Rishi Sunak led the Conservative party into an election that saw the party's share of votes plummet

Starmer victory leaves Conservatives at a crossroads

A Labour landslide and the rise of Reform UK in the British general election has the Conservatives looking for a new leader and perhaps a change of direction, writes London Correspondent Tommy Meskill.

UK • 07 Jul 24

Rishi Sunak called the general election six weeks ago

Sunak's troubled campaign: Things can only get worse

It is six weeks since a rain-soaked Rishi Sunak stood outside Downing Street and announced an early UK general election, however, it was not the start to a campaign that any prime minister would have wanted.

Analysis and Comment • 04 Jul 24

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer will focus on their final messages on the final day of campaigning

Sunak ally says Labour on course for landslide win

The final day of campaigning is under way in the UK general election, with one of Rishi Sunak's most loyal cabinet allies saying Labour is likely to win "the largest majority any party has ever achieved."

UK • 04 Jul 24

Tributes were paid to Mick Wallace's (picture) son who died yesterday

Tributes as son of former MEP Mick Wallace dies

Tributes have been paid to the son of former MEP Mick Wallace who has died aged 30 following a short illness.

Dublin • 28 Jun 24

Simon Harris said he wants to meet Natasha O'Brien after the ending of any further legal proceedings that may arise (RollingNews.ie)

Lack of data on soldiers with convictions 'unacceptable'

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said that it is "utterly unacceptable" that the Defence Forces is unable to provide information around the number of people serving with criminal convictions.

Ireland • 25 Jun 24

Bernard Allen's career as a TD began in 1981 and spanned over 30 years

Former Fine Gael TD Bernard Allen dies aged 79

Taoiseach Simon Harris has paid tribute to the former Fine Gael Cork North Central TD and Minister of State, Bernard Allen, who has died.

Munster • 23 Jun 24

Under the coalition arrangement, it is the turn of Fianna Fáil to put forward a name for the senior EU post

EU Commissioner nominee to be approved by Cabinet

It is expected that the Government's nominee for the next EU Commissioner post will be discussed by the three coalition leaders tomorrow and approved by Cabinet on Tuesday.

Ireland • 23 Jun 24

Eamon Ryan will not be contesting the next general election

Eamon Ryan's departure: What does it mean for the Greens?

Eamon Ryan has always attracted a loyalty amongst many members of his party. Many have a genuine respect and admiration for the man who they see as unwavering in his commitment to the green agenda.

Analysis and Comment • 23 Jun 24

The challenge was taken by People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy (File image: RollingNews.ie)

SIPO decision not to probe leak 'inadequately reasoned'

The High Court has ruled that a decision by the Standards in Public Office Commission not to investigate the leaking of a GP contract by former taoiseach Leo Varadkar was "inadequately reasoned".

Courts • 21 Jun 24