The Irish Times

Johnson faces backlash after comparing Ukraine war to Brexit vote

Sunak attempts to defend PM’s remarks that both British and Ukrainians ‘choose freedom’

Sun Mar 20 2022 - 13:01

Fintan O’Toole: Believers in a united Ireland without trade-offs are as bad as Brexiteers

Irish Times poll shows widespread belief that Irish unity can be achieved without sacrifice

Sat Dec 18 2021 - 06:00

Johnson denies government is neglecting south after shock byelection loss

PM defends focus on ‘red wall’ after Lib Dems overturn big Conservative majority

Fri Jun 18 2021 - 19:27

MPs say airport testing may cut need for quarantine in England

Culture secretary says ministers believe there’s “no viable” alternative to 14-day quarantine period

Wed Jul 29 2020 - 21:43

Javid warns Johnson against damaging integrity of treasury

Chancellor resigns over demands to sack his advisers and is replaced by Rishi Sunak

Fri Feb 14 2020 - 01:00

Chancellor Sajid Javid quits as Boris Johnson’s reshuffle goes awry

Resignation comes weeks before budget after Javid refuses to allow advisers to be sacked

Thu Feb 13 2020 - 13:40

UK election night: What to watch for and when

By 7am the official result should be clear and an official declaration imminent

Thu Dec 12 2019 - 01:00

North’s politicians wonder if Boris Johnson will be a ‘statesman or showman’

Election of new Tory leader raises prospect of Michael Gove becoming Northern Secretary

Wed Jul 24 2019 - 01:00

US politicians and Brexiteers clash on ‘concocted Border issue’

Visiting delegation attempts to disabuse ERG of ‘conspiracy-type thinking’ in heated talks

Wed Apr 17 2019 - 00:44

MPs vote to remove control of Brexit from May government

Three junior ministers resign before defying whip to back amendment tabled by Tory Oliver Letwin

Mon Mar 25 2019 - 23:40

Tory Brexiteers claim technology can keep Irish Border open in new plan

Rees-Mogg’s group’s report suggests customs can be conducted away from the Border

Wed Sept 12 2018 - 13:20

Coveney says Ireland would back Brexit extension talks request

Tánaiste dismisses idea of no-deal outcome as Eurosceptic ‘bravado’

Wed Jul 25 2018 - 11:43

John Redmond’s spirit of pragmatic persuasion is in short supply

London Letter: Small but diverse group marks Irish politician’s centenary in Westminster

Fri Mar 09 2018 - 01:00

Ditching Theresa May will not alter the course of Brexit

UK politics: what blinder would a new prime minister play that May is not able to?

Tue Jan 30 2018 - 01:00

Northern Ireland: Bradley faces an uphill task

Bradley’s decision to come to Belfast so quickly after her appointment demonstrates a seriousness of purpose

Thu Jan 11 2018 - 00:05

Inquiries, ‘collusion’ and seeking truth in Loughinisland killings

Former RUC officers want report’s findings about 1994 UVF murders to be quashed

Sat Jan 06 2018 - 01:00

Hastings hotel group squares up to Brexit

Renowned family remains optimistic about future but wants political stability

Wed Jul 19 2017 - 01:00

NI Assembly: with election over, what happens next

Northern Secretary James Brokenshire could introduce legislation to allow for period of negotiations

Sat Mar 04 2017 - 12:31

UK not taking seriously Brexit impact on Ireland

Ireland could become one of the most economically damaged EU countries post-Brexit

Mon Feb 13 2017 - 00:56

Brexit may lead to return of Border customs controls

Theresa May says maintaining Common Travel Area is a priority in keynote speech

Tue Jan 17 2017 - 20:15

Vincent Browne: Cynical opportunism over Stack case

Challenging Gerry Adams on confidentiality is more fake indignation by media

Wed Dec 14 2016 - 08:23

Alan Shatter: Difficulties of Brexit for Ireland can't be underestimated

Many unanticipated and unintended consequences will shortly become visible

Wed Oct 05 2016 - 01:00

Theresa May failed to back Cameron in Brexit campaign, books claim

British PM hampered predecessor’s attempts to rein in migration, according to extracts

Sun Sept 25 2016 - 23:08

Irish Border must remain open after Brexit, Villiers says

Former Northern Ireland secretary says it is ‘crucial’ the crossing is kept unfortified

Sun Sept 04 2016 - 13:31

Using Irish border to police migrants to UK ‘won’t work’, says Minister

Charlie Flanagan says ‘invisible border’ betwen Republic and North must remain

Sun Jul 31 2016 - 17:56

James Brokenshire ‘honoured’ to become Northern Secretary

Villiers’s replacement a close ally of Theresa May having worked with her in home office

Fri Jul 15 2016 - 01:00

New British PM sacks leading cabinet figures in bold priority shift

Changes underline Theresa May’s commitment to social reform, says spokeswoman

Thu Jul 14 2016 - 21:42

Mutiny against Enda Kenny peters out

Inside Politics: Reappointed deputy leader James Reilly takes brunt of criticism at party meeting

Thu Jul 14 2016 - 09:08

Three Belfast houses damaged by bonfires to mark 12th of July

Thousands to take part in annual parades at 18 locations across Northern Ireland

Tue Jul 12 2016 - 14:19

Graham Gudgin: There is no prospect of the North being allowed stay in the EU

Ulster unionists will sigh with a weary recognition of yet another scheme to ease Northern Ireland out of the UK without democratic approval

Mon Jul 11 2016 - 10:27

‘Grasp nettle’ on ending Twelfth parade disputes - Orange Order

Members protesting at Drumcree each Sunday since 1998 in bid to cover Garvaghy Road

Sun Jul 10 2016 - 15:45

‘Heroic dead of Ireland’ recalled at Somme commemoration

President and Taoiseach attend State event to remember those who died in WW1 battle

Sat Jul 09 2016 - 15:10

Andrea Leadsom trails May despite support of hard-right

Tory leadership candidate and ‘true-blue Brexiteer’ holds some unfashionable views

Fri Jul 08 2016 - 01:00

Battle of the Somme: Courage and sacrifice of fallen recalled

A hundred years on, the men of the 36th (Ulster) Division remembered in Thiepval

Fri Jul 01 2016 - 20:00