Why Andy Burnham says ‘Brexit has done more harm than good’
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Britain scraps heavily criticised plans to curb jury trials after backlash
Case backlog awaiting trial by jury in Crown Courts in England and Wales was nearly 81,000 in June
Taoiseach questions Sinn Féin ‘sincerity’ over Garvaghy Road situation
Micheál Martin says one football match is not going to get Israeli government to ‘change direction’
Budget talks enter ‘banging fists on the table’ phase – metaphorically at least
Inside Politics: Meanwhile, Brexit is back and the Drumcree stand-off continues
‘If you don’t like it, don’t come’: proud locals bristle at Blackpool’s dark tourism reputation
It has always been a hotspot for fun, sticks of rock and rollercoasters, but now it also has a surfeit of addicts and deprivation
There are more than two sides to Drumcree
The British government’s patronising, condescending outlook is very much part of the problem
Andy Burnham has a mission. Now he needs a mandate to deliver it
Popular prime minister might be tempted to call an early election, but keeping out Reform UK means tactical voting
Increasing irrelevance of betting shops a growing problem for racing’s finances
Boss of one bookmaker has even predicted there will be no High Street betting shops by 2030
UK-Iranian dual national arrested in London over RAF Fairford incident
A 27-year-old man was arrested in the borough of Westminster, London
‘Made in Europe’ rules should not ‘undermine’ UK relations, Britain’s new envoy tells EU
UK ambassador to EU Caroline Wilson cautions against bloc becoming ‘insular and inward-facing’
When is the time to trigger a Border poll?
Irish unification stirs widespread debate but the decision for a vote on the matter falls to one person under the Belfast Agreement
Pressing the Brexit ‘I told you so’ button is tempting for Ireland, but we should hold fire
In Ireland’s interests to work with Andy Burnham as obligingly as possible on the Europe question
European shares mark first monthly loss in six months
Oil was up nearly 14% for the month, and set for its biggest climb since July
The Brexit debate is back. Could Britain rejoin the EU?
Ten years after leaving the bloc, shifting public opinion is reopening a question once thought settled
Andy Burnham raises prospect of UK rejoining European Union after next election
Burnham says ‘all options’ on the table including rejoining customs union, single market or full membership
Was Burnham’s speech to Labour Party conference a turning point on Brexit?
Global Briefing: UK prime minister pledged to consider all options on Europe, including single market membership and rejoining EU as a full member
‘We thought this was over’: Drumcree’s return confuses Labour’s faithful in Liverpool
Party members in the most Irish city in Britain ponder the reopening of the wounds of a divided past
UK prime minister Andy Burnham rises to his big moment with emotional conference speech
Labour Party leader opens the door to potential EU return for Britain
Five men arrested over suspected terrorist plot at UK airbase released on bail
Men apprehended outside base being used by US air force in its war against Iran
‘Hope again’: Labour members rejoice but tough tests await
New leader Andy Burnham has energised supporters, yet economic pressures will quickly test the new administration
UK chancellor Healey preaches fiscal discipline before budget
Speech to UK Labour party conference seen as setting backdrop to budget
Powersharing looks precarious as parade splits North
Inside Politics: Fuel protests on Ministers’ minds with budget nearing
By working together, Ireland and the UK can build prosperity in a challenging world
Both countries have complementary strengths in digital infrastructure, semiconductors, cyber and advanced technologies
Five arrested and village evacuated amid ‘major incident’ near UK RAF base
Major incident declared at RAF Fairford as bomb squad inspects vehicles and village is evacuated
Why did an Irish Army plane go on a dream family holiday?
Plus: Meta sends smart glasses to the blind, Screen Ireland leaves cliffhanger for filmmakers, and Andy Burnham’s GAA gambit
Garvaghy Road residents to seek last-minute halt after Orange Order granted permission to march
‘Fuse has been lit’ by Parades Commission decision to allow first march since 1997
EU urges UK to raise tariffs on Chinese cars to avoid ‘made in Europe’ barriers
London has lobbied intensely to secure equal treatment for British products but continues to rule out a customs union
Mark Carney’s defiance of Donald Trump faces economic limits
The political test is how long Canadian voters can endure the painful process of reducing economic dependence on the US
Any Celtic crusade against the imperialists in London would be very unwise
Remember, flags and anthems and all that is the easy stuff
As momentum builds in the Irish unity debate, how is unionism responding?
Gavin Robinson and the DUP will present the same ‘business as usual, nothing to see here’ position to members
UK prime minister to Taoiseach: Any chance of All-Ireland final tickets?
Andy Burnham and Micheál Martin’s Manchester talks marked by sports diplomacy and a birthday bash
Michael Healy-Rae incident a sign of curdling political culture
Inside Politics: Threats abundant for politicians, with participation in parliamentary democracy alone seen as treachery by a vocal minority
British government ‘not in position’ to move on Border poll, says Taoiseach
Taoiseach thanks Andy Burnham for ‘standing’ up for needs and rights of Palestinian people
Taoiseach to become first foreign leader to visit UK prime minister Burnham at No 10 North
Irish-UK relations and post-Brexit reset to be on agenda for first meeting in Manchester
Burnham struggles to shake off early election rumours but poll now would be risky
Some speculate British prime minister could warm to idea of winning mandate at a time when rivals are weakened
McLaren to open new car plant in rare boost for UK industry
Company says it will create 1,000 new jobs by 2032, investing £500m in new facilities as it gears up to make its first SUV
UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August ahead of Bank of England rates call
Figure worsens squeeze on households ahead of BoE meeting
Donald Trump’s comments on unity crossed a line. Unionists feel let down
History suggests that unionism rarely responds sensibly and strategically to a wake-up call
Sinn Féin’s move with Scottish and Welsh parties for border referendums ‘ráiméis’, says Martin
Taoiseach says Sinn Féin’s agreement could set back cause of Irish unity
Sinn Féin warns British government not to block Border poll
Party leaders sign memorandum in Cardiff declaring ‘Westminster’s time is coming to an end’
Donald Trump’s successful Irish visit highlights benefits of being his friend
US president’s brief tour resulted in win on whiskey tariffs and put life into debate on unity
Martin to raise North parties’ blocking veto at Burnham meeting
Taoiseach will ask British prime minister to consider removing veto that allows parties to block Assembly or the Executive from functioning
Taoiseach downplays ‘overreaction’ to Trump’s call for united Ireland
US president raised his support for a united Ireland during private discussions with Catherine Connolly
Leaders of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to sign memorandum on independence on Monday
First Ministers push for referendums despite Andy Burnham dashing hopes
Donald Trump backs Irish unity in comments during Dublin visit
Catherine Connolly raises ‘normalisation of war and genocide’ in ‘respectful’ meeting with US president
SDLP leader says ‘new Ireland’ is on the way despite Andy Burnham Border poll comments
Claire Hanna said Donald Trump is ‘not as a orange as he looks’ after US president’s unity endorsement
UK economy unexpectedly grew 0.4% in July boosted by AI boom
Resilient start to third quarter comes as surging oil price reignites inflation fears
Northern nationalists are right to detect bias from their counterparts in the Republic
Northerners get cheered when they win Olympic medals for Ireland, but heaven forfend we might let them vote here
There is still time for Government to re-evaluate stance on Gaza students
Both inhumane and retrogressive to refuse these visas
The Anglo-Irish relationship is best explained by a scene in Mad Men
The high-minded, snobbish claim that those on the right in Britain are above even thinking about Ireland is rather dishonest
Israel closes UK consulate over West Bank sanctions row
British foreign secretary says ‘settler terrorists’ have carried out ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Palestinian territories
Why Andy Burnham is taking on Israel over the West Bank
Britain’s planned trade ban risks a diplomatic and economic backlash, but Labour sees an opportunity to rebuild support on its left flank
Dara Ó Briain: ‘I don’t think anyone put an argument in favour of Brexit on Mock the Week’
Irish comedian reflects on Mock the Week’s past iterations ahead of revival and the material inspiring his next tour, Re:Creation
Who is ‘Danny Tommo’, the man behind anti-migrant protests on England’s south coast?
Anti-migrant protests in Dover and Portsmouth were organised by a hard-right campaigner who was jailed for kidnapping in 2016
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How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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