Person: Alan Simpson

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opinion

Curtain rises on abuse and sexual discrimination in Ireland’s theatres

Abuse and sexual discrimination have always been part and parcel of the theatre in Ireland, right back to the old days of the Abbey and the Gate, writes Terry Prone

general

Best of the Week's TV (April 5-11)

general

Talent in his work and genius in his life: The flawed genius of Brendan Behan 50 years on

news

Old favourites and new arrivals on Santa’s list

world

Obama vows to secure deal on deficit

world

British MP refuses to pay back excess expenses

British Labour MPs in Iraq war revolt vote

More than 50 British Labour MPs tonight staged a Commons revolt against Tony Blair’s attempts to rally support for possible military action against Iraq.

Tue, 24 Sep, 2002

Cover-up 'scuppered Finucane inquiry'

A retired RUC officer has claimed that police in the North failed to catch those responsible for the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane because of a cover up by RUC Special Branch.

Wed, 22 May, 2002

Labour party plot to overthrow Blair rumoured

Tony Blair’s leadership of the Labour Party was called into question for the first time in eight years after details emerged today of a plot to publicly challenge him for the job.

Sat, 23 Mar, 2002

Labour MPs to force vote on Afghaistan bombing

Labour MPs opposed to the air strikes against Afghanistan have arranged a House of Commons vote on the campaign later today.

Thu, 01 Nov, 2001