John Prescott obituary: Plain-speaking former UK deputy prime minister
In an age when politics became increasingly managed by media advisers known as spin doctors, Prescott stood out as an authentic, if unorthodox, communicator
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Former UK deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86
Ex-US vice-president Al Gore says he ‘never worked with anyone in politics’ like Labour politician
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Ireland has made vital progress in tackling child poverty but no child can be left behind
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Gordon Brown: ‘Set emergency budget or risk a winter of dire poverty’
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Val McDermid: Raith Rovers U-Turn on signing Goodwillie a ‘victory of sorts’
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Denis Staunton: Tory grassroots pressure on Johnson all going in one direction
PM’s plan involves persuading MPs to postpone a decision on his fate until after May local elections
Tributes paid to MP and ‘proud Irishman’ Jack Dromey after death aged 73
Former trade unionist who was married to Harriet Harman MP died in Birmingham
Starmer allies defend Labour reshuffle that blindsided Rayner
Figures on left of party criticise tilt ‘to right’ but Nandy dismisses characterisation
Young voices among the excluded at Cop26, claims Irish activist
‘You have to ask yourself, ‘are we going to keep on ... talking about this all the time’
John Chilcot obituary: British civil servant who played key role in NI peace process
Celebrated public servant was also known for his penetrating inquiry into Iraq War
Row over pandemic bonuses for public sector staff rumbles on
Inside Politics: Scheme likely to disappoint those who qualify, enraging those who don’t
Starmer’s conference speech marks break with Labour’s left
Party leader heckled repeatedly but Sir Keir also received 17 standing ovations
UK hopes to reset relationship with Germany after forever misjudging Merkel
Johnson will hope to reopen the Northern Ireland protocol with her successor
Gordon Brown: ‘We’ve got to give people a message of hope’
The former British prime minister spoke to Fintan O’Toole at the Irish Times Summer Nights Festival
‘If I was minister for housing’ ... David McWilliams’s plan for €220k homes
A site-value tax and co-operative building are among the economist’s housing crisis solutions
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Irish Times Summer Nights festival: Final details revealed
Chris O’Dowd and Mary Lou McDonald among those appearing at this year’s event
Russia, tax, vaccines: key issues at the G7 summit
The most pressing matters on the agenda as world leaders gather in Cornwall this week
Bertie Ahern: Preparatory work essential before Border Poll is discussed
‘We, who want a united Ireland, must do it by the powers of persuasion. We must make the case’
Fintan O’Toole: Most notable thing about Johnson’s Catholicism is how much it doesn’t matter
If only the institution had been as flexible for Henry VIII as it is for Boris Johnson
Starmer seeks to build bridges with Rayner and calm Labour nerves
Party leader says blame for poor election rests with him after rancorous weekend
Maybe Gatland did Sexton a favour leaving him out of daft rugby safari
In 1974 the rugby was thrilling: it felt spontaneous and raw. It couldn’t happen today
Victims of Libyan sponsored IRA attacks compile report for compensation
British government refuses to publish its own report into attacks in 1980s and 1990s
UK Liberal Democrat peer Shirley Williams dies aged 90
One-time Labour MP who broke away to help form SDP described as ‘inspiration to millions’
Prince Philip: Irascible, possibly unfaithful – and, since The Crown, so incredibly glamorous
Netflix’s hit royal drama has shaped how millions think of the late duke of Edinburgh
Biden’s political masterclass offers lessons for progressives worldwide
US Politics: The left’s ideas are best served by those who appear to believe in them the least
Bitter infighting in Green Party threatens to undermine Coalition
Row over Hazel Chu’s bid for Seanad seat highlights split between party’s leading figures
Janan Ganesh: Joe Biden’s success will be hard to emulate elsewhere
US Politics: The weakness of America’s welfare state gives Democrats a raison d’etre
Scottish Tories call for boycott of unapproved independence referendum
Nicola Sturgeon confirms plan to press ahead with second independence vote
Starmer paints Labour devolution project as bid to prevent UK break-up
Labour leader says party would oppose a second Scottish independence referendum
Johnson to seek MP vote that allows ministers renege on Brexit deal
Environment secretary wants clauses restored ‘as an insurance policy for Britain’
Makhlouf secures UK pension on top of €286,800 Central Bank role
Board minutes show Covid-19, cybersecurity and investment strategy were discussed
Gabriel Makhlouf: ‘A full second lockdown would be very serious for the economy’
Interview: Central Bank of Ireland governor ‘particularly worried’ about mental wellbeing
David Cameron joins in criticism of Johnson’s Brexit move
Former PM voices opposition to law-breaking Bill as Geoffrey Cox says reputation at risk
Brexit: Johnson says Bill needed to stop ‘blockade’ in Irish Sea
British PM doubles down on plan criticised as serious breach of trust by European Union
Labour MP Dawn Butler stopped by police in London
‘It’s really important that we focus on whether the system is institutionally racist’
Boris Johnson’s decision to fold foreign aid department denounced
Three former prime ministers warn move will diminish UK’s global standing
‘They’re in a panic’: Unease grows in UK government over handling of Covid-19
Public opinion could be about to turn due to high death toll and unfulfilled promises
Coronavirus exposing true state of global affairs in 21st century
US Politics: No single country or bloc is strong enough to lead the world to a solution
Chris Johns: The Johnson administration will spend, and needs a quiet Treasury
Dominic Cummings might have the independence of the Bank of England in his sights
Emily Thornberry declares she will stand to be Labour leader
Move by shadow foreign secretary sees the race to succeed Jeremy Corbyn begin
UK election: Sturgeon declares fresh mandate for Scottish independence
Scottish National Party secures 47 MPs, up from 35 they won two years ago
On the UK canvass: Brexit tensions make for vicious election
Labour primes canvassers for doorstep anger in ‘knife-edge’ constituency of Crewe
Andy Townsend among sports stars suing over tax advice
UK revenue ruled that investment in British film productions was tax avoidance
John McDonnell reveals Labour plan for £400bn in investment
Tories and Labour both issue extravagant spending pledges as UK election race hots up
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