Category: Micheál Martin

Labour attacks Kwarteng’s ‘disgraceful’ claim his mini-budget not to blame for UK financial chaos – as it happened

This live blog has now closed, you can find our latest political coverage hereMichael Gove, the levelling up secretary, is holding a press conference in Blackpool with Micheál Martin, the taoiseach (Irish PM), following...

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UK set for new wave of strikes as civil servants and train drivers vote for action – as it happened

This live blog has now closed, you can read more on this story hereAccording to Pat Leahy, political editor of the Irish Times, the Irish government is doubtful about the prospect of a breakthrough in the coming weeks in the...

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UK set for new wave of strikes as civil servants and train drivers vote for action – politics live

Around 100,000 civil servants, working in multiple government agencies, have voted to strike in a dispute over pay, pensions and jobs.According to Pat Leahy, political editor of the Irish Times, the Irish government is doubtful...

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Minister defends describing Brexit deal as ‘oven ready’ amid criticism of immigration rules – UK politics live

Northern Ireland secretary says, at the time, people did think the deal was ready to go as they believed the NI protocol would work According to Pat Leahy, political editor of the Irish Times, the Irish government is doubtful...

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Rishi Sunak seeks to fix relations with Nicola Sturgeon and Mark Drakeford at summit with devolved governments – UK politics live

Latest updates as prime minister meets leaders of devolved governments for first time since taking roleSimon Wolfson, chief executive of Next, was one of the most prominent business figures to support Brexit. But he has now told...

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Liz Truss meeting with Irish PM raises hopes Brexit talks with EU will resume

British prime minister and Micheál Martin understood to have agreed there is opportunity for reset of relationsHopes that talks between the UK and the EU will resume over a protracted dispute about the Brexit arrangements...

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Irish PM alludes to Ukraine crisis as he warns against ripping up NI protocol

Micheál Martin’s remarks come as No 10 is expected to table draft legislation overriding key parts of Brexit dealFollow the day’s political developments – liveBoris Johnson has been warned by his Irish...

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Unacceptable for one party to block Stormont, says Irish PM

Micheál Martin is visiting Belfast to try to break deadlock over DUP’s opposition to Brexit protocolToday’s politics news – live updatesIreland’s taoiseach has said it is unacceptable that one...

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