Sinn Féin, Ireland's main opposition, lost a Dublin by-election to the Social Democrats, a smaller left-wing party. Leader Mary Lou McDonald faces scrutiny after the defeat and another loss in Galway West, raising questions about her leadership.
Sinn Féin, Ireland's main opposition, lost a key by-election in Dublin Central to the Social Democrats, intensifying pressure on leader Mary Lou McDonald. A second loss in Galway West further fueled questions about her leadership.
An Irish parliamentary by-election in Dublin Central on Friday could see criminal godfather Gerry Hutch become an unlikely kingmaker, potentially impacting Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald's influence.
SNP leader wants to ensure voices of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland ‘are heard loud and clear’John Swinney has said he plans to work with the nationalist first ministers in Wales and Northern Ireland in a coordinated opposition to Labour’s policies on the cost of living and UK government spending.The Scottish National party leader said he had spoken to Michelle O’Neill, the Sinn Féin first minister of Northern Ireland, on Friday night after she had called to congratulate him on his party’s “emphatic” victory in the Holyrood elections. Continue reading...
Voters in Barnsley, Sunderland and Wakefield express frustration with party amid strong Reform UK challengeWhen millions of voters across Great Britain go to the polls on 7 May, the result will have a profound impact on the future of Keir Starmer’s government.In Wales and Scotland, nationalist parties are expected to be in charge for the first time simultaneously, joining Sinn Féin in Northern Ireland. In London and the cities, the Greens are on the charge. Continue reading...
No one from Sinn Féin attended the launch of the £50m Northern Ireland Defence Growth Deal
