Kamala has the character, charisma, and skill to unify people on topics which matter most, writes Katherine Zappone

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has begun formally vetting prospective vice presidential picks.

Former IFA President Eddie Downey remains in place as a vice-president of the COPA grouping for EU farmers’ organisations, with the Brussels-based grouping saying yesterday it awaited official communication from IFA on Mr Downey’s resignation, before assessing how to proceed.