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Starmer facing further pressure over appointment of ally despite sex offender link
Concerns raised that Matthew Doyle campaigned in 2017 for man who was charged with having child abuse images
Global markets muted amid political turmoil in the UK
Euronext Dublin underperformed international peers as it sank 1.7%, dragged down by the banks and Ryanair
How Downing Street scrambled to ensure Keir Starmer survived to fight another day
There was a very real chance the PM would be out after losing two senior staffers but well-organised support bought him vital time
Epstein files fallout could affect Ireland through Keir Starmer and in a more opaque way
Micheál Martin urged to raise issue of Irishman held for in US by Ice for five months despite having valid work permit
Keir Starmer fights for political future as Scottish Labour leader urges resignation
Irish Government sources indicate vastly improved relations with Britain will survive any leadership change
Starmer ‘not prepared to walk away’ after Scottish Labour leader calls for him to step down
‘Too many mistakes’ by Downing Street says Anas Sarwar amid continued fallout from Mandelson ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Reform’s Maga-style rally contrasts sharply with Keir Starmer’s troubles
Trumpian vibes from broadcaster Jeremy Kyle during show of strength from Nigel Farage’s party
Keir Starmer: What happens if he resigns or his leadership is challenged?
UK’s Labour PM in crisis following revelations of former US ambassador Peter Mandelson’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Irish adviser’s resignation may not be enough to save Keir Starmer
Democrats in US are getting worked up about what Donald Trump might do in advance of November’s midterm elections
Explainer: What next for Keir Starmer and the Labour Party?
If UK prime minister quits, an interim leader could be chosen, but he could also limp on as no clear contender has emerged
Keir Starmer battles to save his premiership after resignation of Corkman Morgan McSweeney
Cork man Morgan McSweeney quits over recommendation of Peter Mandelson as ambassador
Irish man Morgan McSweeney resigns as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff
Irish man said he took ‘full responsibility’ for advising Starmer to appoint Peter Mandelson as British ambassador to the US
UK police search properties in investigation into Mandelson over Epstein ties
Files released by US justice department include emails suggesting Mandelson leaked government documents to Epstein
Morgan McSweeney: Starmer’s embattled chief of staff may soon need to update his LinkedIn
Irish man who helped mastermind Labour’s return to power facing calls to be sacked by MPs angry over Peter Mandelson scandal
Is it too early for byelections fever?
Inside Politics: Busy week sees new opinion poll and the President in Northern Ireland
Starmer urged to sack Morgan McSweeney over Mandelson appointment
Cork-born adviser Morgan McSweeney under fierce scrutiny for sending the peer to Washington
Micheál Martin’s caution has become a screen he hides behind
Martin argues that confronting Trump is counterproductive, but decrying the current fascism is matter of morality
In Hastings, could Keir Starmer launch a fightback? Bluntly, no
It felt like the end could be nigh for UK prime minister as Mandelson scandal followed him to community event
Starmer apologises to Epstein victims as he seeks to weather Mandelson scandal
British prime minister under pressure over Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador
How much did Keir Starmer really know about Peter Mandelson’s ties to Epstein?
Downing Street under pressure to reveal how Mandelson was vetted for post of US ambassador
Micheál Martin gets a boost, while Keir Starmer risks getting the boot
There is some relief this morning for Taoiseach Micheál Martin in our first Irish Times/Ipsos B&A opinion poll
It’s ironic how it took a Corkman to teach UK’s Labour to sound like English patriots
It has been helpful for Ireland, too. But Morgan McSweeney’s reign could be coming to screeching halt
Westminster braces for ‘Mandelson Files’ as Starmer wobbles on his most bruising day
Release of documents on appointment of disgraced former ambassador spells real peril for prime minister and his Cork-born adviser Morgan McSweeney
How Mandelson’s Epstein emails spell woe for Starmer and Cork-born adviser McSweeney
PM’s political judgment, and that of Cork-born adviser Morgan McSweeney, is under fierce scrutiny for sending the peer to Washington
Mandelson resigns from Labour party over links to Jeffrey Epstein
Housing minister Steve Reed says Peter Mandelson has ‘moral obligation’ to share what he knew about disgraced financier
Andrew ‘should be prepared’ for Congress inquiry, Starmer says after Epstein files dump
Images of former duke are among more than three million documents published by US department of justice on Friday
Beijing to lift restrictions on UK lawmakers, says Starmer
Announcement made during UK prime minister's visit to China
Whisper it, but is Keir Starmer quietly reversing Brexit?
Six year after leaving the EU, the UK is navigating a delicate balancing act on trade and diplomatic ties with Brussels, as well as Washington and Beijing
Donald Trump warns UK on ‘dangerous’ China moves after Xi-Starmer talks
British PM’s trip this week signals a thaw in UK-China ties
Keir Starmer meets Xi Jinping in Beijing as UK-China ties warm
Mutual trust is foundation for development of relationship between countries, Chinese president tells British PM
Keir Starmer takes big gamble as his allies block Andy Burnham’s Westminster byelection bid
Starmer may be blamed if Labour loses byelection to Reform or Greens while party star and leadership rival is made sit it out
Starmer says Trump should apologise over claim Nato troops avoided frontline combat in Afghanistan
British prime minister calls US president’s remarks ‘appalling’
‘It’s a fortress’: Is China building a mega embassy or a spy nest in London?
UK government, keen for better relations with China, has given go-ahead for sprawling new embassy despite security concerns
Keir Starmer’s allies launch ‘Stop Andy Burnham’ campaign to block parliamentary return
Resignation of a Manchester MP has triggered a byelection
First Greenland, now Chagos: US-UK relationship hits bump as Trump scoffs at ally Starmer
Nervousness in Westminster over US president’s change of tone towards Downing Street
UK approves China plan for its largest embassy in Europe despite espionage fears
Concerns raised over close proximity to communication cables essential to the UK’s financial sector
European countries threatened by tariffs warn of ‘downward spiral’ in US relations
EU ambassadors summoned for emergency talks after Trump threatens to impose tariffs over Greenland
Where does defection of ‘insanely ambitious’ Robert Jenrick leave the Tories?
Former would-be Tory leader is now Nigel Farage’s problem, says Conservative Party’s Kemi Badenoch
Trump announces ‘board of peace’ to administer Gaza
US, working with Egypt, Turkey and Qatar, will ensure disarmament of Hamas, Trump says
Elon Musk’s X restricts Grok photo editing amid concerns about sexualised images
Company says AI tool will no longer enable ‘editing of images of real people in revealing clothing’ in places where that is illegal
UK home secretary has ‘no confidence’ in police chief behind Maccabi Tel Aviv ban
West Midlands Police’s chief constable says erroneous intelligence came from AI tool, not a Google search
The ground is increasingly fertile for an Irish Maga
The emergence of a hard right in Irish politics was apparent during the run-up to last year’s presidential election
Keir Starmer risks US backlash by standing up to Elon Musk over deepfake nudes on X
AI controversy has dragged the British prime minister back into a war of words with the world’s richest person
EU seeking ‘Farage clause’ in Brexit ‘reset’ agreement with UK
Guarantee seen as means of ensuring bloc is not left out of pocket should Reform leader win general election
Peter Mandelson declines to apologise for association with Jeffrey Epstein
UK Labour peer was sacked as US ambassador when details of his support for paedophile emerged in September
A long wait for a call: what Trump’s silence says about Britain’s place in the world
Keir Starmer’s political critics may try to blame him for being ‘on the outside looking in’ but the world has changed for Britain
Europe needs to toughen up and stop curtsying to Trump
Nobody disputes there’s a realpolitik element to dealing with Trump but Europe’s flattery has delivered nothing
UK and Ireland are both being reminded of their fragility. This should bring them closer
North and south share several specialisms, especially on cyber security. Could this be an area of co-operation across the Border and the Irish Sea?
Europe and US commit to ‘legally binding’ security guarantees in Ukraine peace deal
States reiterate support to deploy troops from European nations to reassure Kyiv in event of truce with Russia
Keir Starmer’s ‘see no evil’ Donald Trump strategy risks making him weaker
UK prime minister’s decision to never criticise the US president comes at a price
Starmer willing to bring UK ‘closer’ to EU single market
Prime minister talked up strengthening of post-Brexit ties with Brussels following agreement of a trade deal
‘When you call people invaders, you are calling them the enemy. That sets a tone’
UK Labour peer says home secretary is ‘unnecessarily hardline’ on asylum seekers and he doesn’t ‘denigrate’ Reform voters
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