Tommy Meskill

London Correspondent

Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to US President Donald Trump's proposal for a month-long halt to strikes against energy infrastructure in Ukraine

Putin-Trump call 'setback' for 'coalition of the willing'

The outcome of US President Donald Trump's phone call with Russian President Vladamir Putin this week was widely viewed as a setback, writes London Correspondent Tommy Meskill.

Analysis and Comment • 23 Mar

Keir Starmer said he hoped the St Patrick's Day reception at Downing Street would be the start of an annual tradition

Starmer hosts first St Patrick's Day reception

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the strengthened relationship between the UK and Ireland will provide a level reassurance for citizens in both countries in a more volatile world.

UK • 19 Mar

Kellie Harrington and Katie-George Dunlevy at the parade in London

More than 50,000 attend St Patrick's Day parade in London

More than 50,000 people attended the annual St Patrick's Day Parade in London.

UK • 17 Mar

Minister for Children Norma Foley, right, met British Secretary of State for Education Bridget Philipson in London

Foley, Phillipson discuss affordable childcare places

The shared challenges in providing affordable childcare places in both the UK and Ireland was a focus of bilateral discussions today between Minister for Children Norma Foley and her counterpart, Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson.

UK • 13 Mar

A growing number of people without connections to Ireland are starting to take part in Gaelic games

Britain sees GAA growth among those with no Irish roots

There has been a 28% increase in GAA youth membership in Britain over the past four years, with 4,593 young players now involved with the association.

UK • 09 Mar

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said 'the relationship between the UK and Ireland is an important relationship'

UK-Ireland Summit: For Keir Starmer, it's personal

When British Prime Minister Keir Starmer married his wife Victoria their choice of honeymoon destination was an unconventional one, Ireland.

Analysis and Comment • 08 Mar

Keir Starmer and Micheál Martin attend a business roundtable at the UK-Ireland Summit this morning

Summit presents a new chapter in Anglo-Irish relations

The British Prime Minister has found himself at the centre of efforts to bring about peace in Ukraine in recent days.

Analysis and Comment • 07 Mar

The summit will also be attended by several other members of cabinet from both government (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Starmer welcomes 'new era' for UK-Irish relations

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has welcomed a "new era" for UK-Irish relations, adding that both countries have "turned a page on turbulent years".

Politics • 06 Mar

Donald Trump met Kier Starmer on Thursday, for a meeting the US president described as 'tremendously positive'

Could Taoiseach learn Trump tactics from Starmer's visit?

Micheál Martin will want to avoid public disagreements with the new US President, and could use a meeting with Keir Starmer next Thursday to discuss some 'Trump tactics' following the prime minister's visit this week, writes Tommy Meskill.

Analysis and Comment • 01 Mar

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to the US to meet President Donald Trump

UK forced to accelerate defence spending announcement

When British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his plan to increase defence spending yesterday, it took many by surprise, but in many ways it didn't, writes Tommy Meskill.

Analysis and Comment • 26 Feb