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Home secretary vows overhaul after previously secret 2023 review lists series of perceived shortcomings

The left wing independent TD has a 19 percentage point lead over Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys, according to the Business Post/Red C poll.

Former deputy PM’s resignation statement offered a moment to reflect on what the party had lost – and might have again

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Neither removing Jess Phillips as safeguarding minister nor appointing Louise Casey to an ill-defined advisory role is likely, on its own, to restore much confidence. For the sake of the hundreds of sexual abuse victims, it is imperative that the PM now finds the right person…

"The monarch must act within the confines of the law—but the law is not designed to easily allow someone to become an ex-royal."

Conservative leader’s spokesperson sets out plan to strip the right of indefinite leave to remain from people claiming benefits

The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill is set to remove the right of bloodline peers to sit and vote in the upper chamber.

Rachel Reeves’ criticism of Brexit impact on economy is aimed at leave voters who have changed their minds and younger voters, says analysts

The SNP has set the bar for a new referendum on independence at winning a majority of seats next year.

The Reform UK leader complained he had ‘no right of reply’ at Prime Minister’s Questions.

If Labour loses the Senedd seat, it will be a huge blow for party that has dominated politics in Wales for a century