Tommy Meskill

London Correspondent

Front cover of Nobody's Girl by Virginia Roberts Giuffre

UK's Prince Andrew faces new allegations in memoir

The posthumous memoir of the late Virginia Giuffre has been published and details sexual encounters with Jeffrey Epstein and his partner Ghislaine Maxwell.

UK • 21 Oct 25

Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan is pictured arriving at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London

Prosecutors drop Linehan case over social media posts

Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has said that police have informed his lawyers that he will face "no further action" after being arrested in London on suspicion of inciting violence over social media posts about trans issues.

UK • 20 Oct 25

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 • 15 Oct 25

Windsor Framework 'impossible to navigate' - report

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

Ulster • 15 Oct 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25