UK's Labour in U-turn over EU referendum Britain’s Labour party has dropped its opposition to an in/out referendum on EU membership, its acting leader has said. News • 24 May 15
UK's Labour in U-turn over EU referendum Britain’s Labour party has dropped its opposition to an in/out referendum on EU membership, its acting leader has said. News • 24 May 15
Umunna withdraws from UK Labour leadership contest UK Shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna has withdrawn from the Labour party leadership contest, he has announced. News • 15 May 15
Umunna withdraws from UK Labour leadership contest UK Shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna has withdrawn from the Labour party leadership contest, he has announced. News • 15 May 15
'Scottish lion has roared' says Alex Salmond The Scottish National Party has won a historic victory at Westminster, with Nicola Sturgeon's party taking seats that had long been Labour strongholds. News • 08 May 15
'Scottish lion has roared' says Alex Salmond The Scottish National Party has won a historic victory at Westminster, with Nicola Sturgeon's party taking seats that had long been Labour strongholds. News • 08 May 15
Britain's Labour Party leads in opinion poll An opinion poll suggests that Britain's opposition Labour Party has taken a three percentage point lead over Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservative party. News • 02 May 15
Britain's Labour Party leads in opinion poll An opinion poll suggests that Britain's opposition Labour Party has taken a three percentage point lead over Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservative party. News • 02 May 15
DUP could work with Conservatives or Labour A leading member of the DUP has confirmed the party will be prepared to work with Labour or the Conservative party after next month's Westminster elections. News • 12 Apr 15
DUP could work with Conservatives or Labour A leading member of the DUP has confirmed the party will be prepared to work with Labour or the Conservative party after next month's Westminster elections. News • 12 Apr 15
Drop in support for SF and Independents - poll A new opinion poll suggests there has been a drop in support for Sinn Féin and Independents parties. News • 05 Apr 15
Drop in support for SF and Independents - poll A new opinion poll suggests there has been a drop in support for Sinn Féin and Independents parties. News • 05 Apr 15
Over 100 UK business bosses back Cameron Over 100 British company bosses publicly backed Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservative-led government today. Business • 01 Apr 15
Over 100 UK business bosses back Cameron Over 100 British company bosses publicly backed Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservative-led government today. Business • 01 Apr 15
Labour TDs want IAG bid concerns addressed A group of eight labour TDs has submitted a draft motion to the party's standing orders committee for this weekend's conference. News • 26 Feb 15
Labour TDs want IAG bid concerns addressed A group of eight labour TDs has submitted a draft motion to the party's standing orders committee for this weekend's conference. News • 26 Feb 15
Labour support continues to drop in latest polls Support for the Labour Party has fallen to a new low in three new opinion polls released this evening. Politics • 20 Dec 14
Labour support continues to drop in latest polls Support for the Labour Party has fallen to a new low in three new opinion polls released this evening. Politics • 20 Dec 14
Sinn Féin support level with Fine Gael - poll Sinn Féin has drawn level with Fine Gael in a poll carried out by Ipsos MRBI for the Irish Times. News • 09 Oct 14
Sinn Féin support level with Fine Gael - poll Sinn Féin has drawn level with Fine Gael in a poll carried out by Ipsos MRBI for the Irish Times. News • 09 Oct 14
Poll suggests increase in Labour Party support A new opinion poll suggests that there has been a significant boost in support for the Labour Party since the change of leadership. News • 18 Aug 14
Poll suggests increase in Labour Party support A new opinion poll suggests that there has been a significant boost in support for the Labour Party since the change of leadership. News • 18 Aug 14
Call for betting laws to stop credit card bets A Labour TD has asked that new betting legislation contain a clause that would prohibit bookmakers taking bets from customers who use their credit cards to pay for the bet. News • 09 Jul 14
Call for betting laws to stop credit card bets A Labour TD has asked that new betting legislation contain a clause that would prohibit bookmakers taking bets from customers who use their credit cards to pay for the bet. News • 09 Jul 14
Labour outlines priorities for Government Labour Party deputy leader Alan Kelly has said Joan Burton, has sent a document to Taoiseach Enda Kenny outlining the priorities that Labour wants to see refocused in Government. News • 06 Jul 14
Labour outlines priorities for Government Labour Party deputy leader Alan Kelly has said Joan Burton, has sent a document to Taoiseach Enda Kenny outlining the priorities that Labour wants to see refocused in Government. News • 06 Jul 14
US employment up, unemployment claims down in June US employment growth jumped in June and the unemployment rate declined to near a six-year low of 6.1%, effectively dispelling fears about the economy's health and underscoring its momentum heading into the second half of 2014. Business • 03 Jul 14
US employment up, unemployment claims down in June US employment growth jumped in June and the unemployment rate declined to near a six-year low of 6.1%, effectively dispelling fears about the economy's health and underscoring its momentum heading into the second half of 2014. Business • 03 Jul 14
First Labour hustings takes place in Dublin Between 250 and 300 Labour Party members attended the first hustings in the party’s leadership contests in Dublin this evening. News • 10 Jun 14
First Labour hustings takes place in Dublin Between 250 and 300 Labour Party members attended the first hustings in the party’s leadership contests in Dublin this evening. News • 10 Jun 14
New poll suggests Burton may attract Labour voters A new opinion poll suggests that Joan Burton is more likely than Alex White to attract voters to the Labour Party. News • 07 Jun 14
New poll suggests Burton may attract Labour voters A new opinion poll suggests that Joan Burton is more likely than Alex White to attract voters to the Labour Party. News • 07 Jun 14
Labour senator received death threat on Facebook Labour Senator Lorraine Higgins, who failed to win a seat in the European Parliament, has said gardaí are investigating a death threat she received last week. News • 27 May 14
Labour senator received death threat on Facebook Labour Senator Lorraine Higgins, who failed to win a seat in the European Parliament, has said gardaí are investigating a death threat she received last week. News • 27 May 14
Labour TD calls for Gilmore and front bench to go A Labour TD has called on his party's entire front bench to go after accusing them of being out of touch with voters. News • 25 May 14
Labour TD calls for Gilmore and front bench to go A Labour TD has called on his party's entire front bench to go after accusing them of being out of touch with voters. News • 25 May 14
UKIP makes strong gains in British poll Nigel Farage has insisted UKIP will be "serious players" in the UK's next general election after his party landed major blows on the Tories and Labour in local polls. News • 23 May 14
UKIP makes strong gains in British poll Nigel Farage has insisted UKIP will be "serious players" in the UK's next general election after his party landed major blows on the Tories and Labour in local polls. News • 23 May 14
Don't send entertainers to Europe - Gilmore Tániste and Labour leader Eamon Gilmore has appealed to voters not to send "entertainers" to the European Parliament. News • 08 May 14
Don't send entertainers to Europe - Gilmore Tániste and Labour leader Eamon Gilmore has appealed to voters not to send "entertainers" to the European Parliament. News • 08 May 14
Kenny: Coalition will see out its term in office Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he has every expectation the Government parties will see out their term in office. News • 28 Apr 14
Kenny: Coalition will see out its term in office Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he has every expectation the Government parties will see out their term in office. News • 28 Apr 14
Tax burden on wages in rich countries rises - OECD Taxes on wages rose across industrialised countries last year, as governments sought to reduce budget deficits. Business • 11 Apr 14
Tax burden on wages in rich countries rises - OECD Taxes on wages rose across industrialised countries last year, as governments sought to reduce budget deficits. Business • 11 Apr 14
Labour leader says 2014 most important year Labour leader Eamon Gilmore has told his party conference that 2014 may be the most important year for the country since the financial crisis began. News • 16 Feb 14
Labour leader says 2014 most important year Labour leader Eamon Gilmore has told his party conference that 2014 may be the most important year for the country since the financial crisis began. News • 16 Feb 14
Conflicting polls on political parties popularity Two conflicting opinion polls have been released regarding political party support. News • 25 Jan 14
Conflicting polls on political parties popularity Two conflicting opinion polls have been released regarding political party support. News • 25 Jan 14
Boost for Government parties in latest poll The Coalition has received a boost in the latest Ipsos/MRBI poll for the Irish Times, which shows an increase in support for both Government parties. News • 11 Dec 13
Boost for Government parties in latest poll The Coalition has received a boost in the latest Ipsos/MRBI poll for the Irish Times, which shows an increase in support for both Government parties. News • 11 Dec 13
