Person: Keir Starmer

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Keir Starmer visit to West Yorkshire
S Fergus Finlay: Keir Starmer's plans risk losing the dressing room even before half-time
UK Labour has inherited a broken economy and global instability — can Keir Starmer avoid the fate that has plagued left-wing leaders before him?

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Russian invasion of Ukraine
White House clash between Trump and Zelenskyy raises stakes for European summit in London
The summit has now taken on greater importance in defending Ukraine and shoring up the continent’s defenses

Sun, 02 Mar, 2025

Prime Minister's Questions
Keir Starmer did not break covid lockdown rules by meeting voice coach — minister
UK health minister Karin Smyth defended the prime minister, saying he was working to prepare for interviews in the run up to the UK leaving the EU

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Northern Ireland records released
Keir Starmer looking at 'every conceivable way' to avoid compensating Gerry Adams
The British prime minister was responding to criticism of his government’s proposed repeal of legislation that had put a stop to such civil claims

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Republic of Ireland v England - UEFA Nations League - Group F - Aviva Stadium
Starmer may not give us back Declan Rice, but he pledges plenty on the political front 
Silver linings following soccer defeat as relations between Ireland and Britain are 'reset'

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

Sir Keir Starmer Ireland visit
Simon Harris and Keir Starmer set terms for annual summit to 'reset' Ireland-UK relations
Commerce across the Irish Sea - a trade relationship worth €120bn a year which supports thousands of jobs - was at the top of the meeting agenda

Sat, 07 Sep, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Covid-19 inquiry — A legal duty of candour
Irish Examiner view: Covid-19 inquiry — A legal duty of candour
It would be foolish to drop our guard

Sat, 17 Aug, 2024

Crown Paints factory asylum seeker plans
Letters to the Editor: Garda Commissioner's dubious legacy
One reader writes in to say that 'a vote of no confidence, suspensions, and resignations' will be what this commissioner will remembered for

Sat, 10 Aug, 2024

Southport disorder
Irish Examiner view: People are taking a stand against the far right
Local residents rallied around Britain in cities including Liverpool and London to take a stand against the recent orgy of violence and looting 

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Taoiseach Simon Harris visit to UK
Paul Hosford: Forgive us our prayers for bland political pragmatism
After the meeting in Chequers, Simon Harris practically bounded out to the returning press pack and was effusive in his praise of Keir Starmer, writes Paul Hosford

Sat, 20 Jul, 2024

Taoiseach Simon Harris visit to UK
Irish Examiner view: Anglo-Irish relationship reset is very welcome
It is reassuring to know that the UK’s new leader seems genuinely committed to building relationships and fostering trust with Ireland and Europe

Fri, 19 Jul, 2024

Taoiseach Simon Harris visit to UK
Harris and Starmer toast to an 'important reset of relations' between Ireland and UK 
Keir Starmer has work to do in rebuilding the UK's relationships with its continental neighbours, but his tone this week has hit the right notes

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

General Election 2024
Simon Harris and Keir Starmer meet today in effort to ‘reset’ British-Irish relations
Both now see an opportunity to strengthen relations between Ireland and Britain following years of rancour during Brexit negotiations

Wed, 17 Jul, 2024

100 days as Taoiseach: Has Simon Harris brought promised 'new energy'? 
100 days as Taoiseach: Has Simon Harris brought promised 'new energy'? 
Ahead of the upcoming budget, Paul Hosford, Tadgh McNally, and Michelle McGlynn take a look at what has been accomplished by Fine Gael's new leader to date

Wed, 17 Jul, 2024

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech, in London
John Whelan: Labour win brings hope for Irish exporters of better EU-UK ties
The aim is for the UK to post the fastest sustained economic growth of the seven largest nations. If achieved, it will be an enormous boost to Irish exports

Sun, 14 Jul, 2024

General Election 2024
S Fergus Finlay: Relief at Starmer’s success, but Biden’s time is up in the US
I’ve seldom felt such a surge of quiet confidence as I did in the small hours of Friday morning, watching Keir Starmer rack up a thoroughly deserved majority

Tue, 09 Jul, 2024

Keir Starmer visit to Dublin and Belfast
Britain is ready to renew its 'profound’ partnership with Ireland
British ambassador Paul Johnston writes that Keir Starmer’s appointment as prime minister ushers in a new era for Britain — not least in terms of its relationship with Ireland

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

General Election 2024
Irish Examiner view: When the numbers don’t lie
Since 2005, the exit poll has predicted the number of parliamentary seats of the winning party to within an average of four

Sat, 06 Jul, 2024

General Election 2024
Labour's landslide win sparks hope in repairing Ango-Irish relations
Taoiseach Simon Harris called Keir Starmer's party's recent 174-seat majority win in the British general election a "great reset" in relations

Sat, 06 Jul, 2024

CC MERRION ST
Paul Hosford: Taoiseach's hope for Anglo-Irish relationship to be put to the test
The shape of the neighbourly relationship has been scarred for the best part of a decade by not just Britain’s vote to leave the EU, but by a stream of indifference or hostility, writes Paul Hosford

Sat, 06 Jul, 2024

General Election 2024
Taoiseach will visit new British prime minister Keir Starmer this month
Simon Harris and Mr Starmer spoke on Friday when they discussed Northern Ireland and the restoration of the Good Friday Agreement institutions as well as legacy issues

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Séamas O’Reilly on Keir Starmer —  what will change?
The Mick Clifford Podcast: Séamas O’Reilly on Keir Starmer —  what will change?
The has delivered a hammer blow to the Tories after 14 years in power.

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General Election 2024
Exit poll suggests Labour set for huge landslide win in UK general election
The exit poll suggests Labour is on course for 410 seats, with the Tories reduced to 131

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

Environmental policies
'I don't think people believe the Tories anymore': Irish in Britain give their verdicts ahead of election
Irish people are entitled to vote in British elections, unlike other European passport holders

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

General Election campaign 2024
Irish Examiner view: British voters will take their chance for revenge
There are many reasons voters want to see the back of a government which took up office in 2010 under David Cameron, ushering in a period of rule disproportionately influenced by ex-public schoolboys

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

RTE Gaelic Games Commentator Micheal O Muircheartaigh commentates on his last All-Ireland Senior Championship Final
Letters to the Editor: Poem sums up life of Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh
Tributes are paid to the legendary broadcaster, while other readers say the reasons Natasha O'Brien had to speak out must be addressed

Fri, 28 Jun, 2024

How Taylor Swift's Era's Tour makeup stays in place all night
Irish Examiner view: No shaking off seismic Taylor Swift production
The reception for the singer is reminiscent of the description of Xerxes’ Persian army, which made the earth shake on approach, and her influence on contemporary life is all-but gravitational in its power

Fri, 28 Jun, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Who are the judges really defending?
Letters to the Editor: Who are the judges really defending?
One reader writes into to say that 'dishing out the same old suspended sentence time after time must get boring, but it is especially important to get members of the Defence Forces back to work'

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

Fergus Finlay: Journalist Joe would have a wry remark over ‘political stability’
S Fergus Finlay: Journalist Joe would have a wry remark over ‘political stability’
If Joe Joyce would be sardonic about us, I can only wonder what he’d say about general election over in Britain, writes Fergus Finlay

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

European and local elections
Irish Examiner view: Taoiseach may yet be tempted to call an early general election
Like their counterparts across the EU, the Government is pondering what the elections tell us about voters' mood

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

Fergus Finlay: It's vital for our democracy that people cast their vote on Friday
S Fergus Finlay: It's vital for our democracy that people cast their vote on Friday
We need to celebrate our democracy and strengthen it. So whatever way you vote, vote!

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

Hospice Nurse visiting an elderly male patient
Irish Examiner View: Time is pressing for reform on assisted dying
We need to find a system that allows dignity, choice, and safety from abuse

Mon, 27 May, 2024

Keir Starmer visit to Dover
S Terry Prone: Keir Starmer’s problem is he can’t tell people what he really stands for
The British Labour leader is so values-free that accepting Natalie Elphicke into his party is OK on the basis that she might help his election chances

Mon, 13 May, 2024

Regional Mayoral elections
S Fergus Finlay: Social democracy aka Labour is inching its way into power in the UK
Change won’t happen because of an exciting campaign, awash with Labour promises and vision — it will happen because, after 14 years of incompetence, corruption, and betrayal, the people of Britain hate the Tories

Tue, 07 May, 2024

Car parked on a footpath/sidewalk, blocking the way for children in pushchairs and the disabled in wheelchairs.
Letters to the Editor: Tyres play a major role in road deaths 
A reader offers the view that distraction, lack of knowledge about tyres, and bad roads are the principal causes of road accidents

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

British Irish Intergovernmental Conference in London
Irish Examiner view: The HSE is failing many young patients
That our medical services are so obviously failing so many young people in particular, is something the Government is going to have to radically address

Tue, 19 Sep, 2023

2010 General Election Polling Day
Irish Examiner view: Listening to younger voices 
While Ireland is something of a back-marker in the debate of allowing 16 and 17-year-olds the vote, political analysts will have noted there is a tide running among European neighbours

Sat, 27 May, 2023

Northern Ireland council elections
Irish Examiner view: Slow progress
Northern Ireland elections

Mon, 22 May, 2023

TUC congress 2022
Keir Starmer calls for immediate general election after '12 years of Tory failure'
Mr Starmer said British people could not afford ;another experiment at the top of the Tory party'

Thu, 20 Oct, 2022

Brexit
Move to alter Northern Ireland Protocol would mark new low in Irish-British relations
The EU's stance on the Northern Ireland Protocol has "hardened" in the face of Britain's threat to unilaterally scrap part of the arrangements, a government minister has warned

Thu, 09 Jun, 2022

Coronavirus - Wed Sep 16, 2020
British Labour leader Keir Starmer to visit Dublin and Belfast
Brexit and Ukraine likely to top the agenda on visit during which Mr Starmer will meet Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Labour leader Ivana Bacik 

Wed, 08 Jun, 2022

Coronavirus - Sat Nov 27, 2021
Alison O'Connor: How much lower will Boris Johnson go before the British people stand up to him?
It's disturbing that our nearest neighbour is led by this lying, philandering, self-interested, and callous man

Fri, 11 Feb, 2022

Ukraine - Russian tensions
Marina Hyde: Never mind wine fridges, the Tory party is drunk on Kool-Aid
Conservative MPs really are rallying around a PM who used a paedophile-based conspiracy theory as a figleaf, writes Marina Hyde

Wed, 02 Feb, 2022

Sir David Amess death
Fergus Finlay: Befuddled by Brexit, British Labour has to regroup to fight Johnson
Keir Starmer must marshal his party into a proper opposition to tackle the damage the Conservatives have done to his country

Tue, 26 Oct, 2021

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