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Cabinet hints at future casualties

Posted By: July 15, 2016

Irish News Editorial (Belfast). Friday, July 15, 2016 The composition of the new UK cabinet indicates that Theresa May is determined not to accept the blame in the increasingly likely event that forthcoming Brexit negotiations result in chaos.She has appointed two prominent Leave campaigners to key roles, with David Davis named as secretary of state for exiting the EU and the ludicrous figure of Boris […]

Former secretary of state Peter Hain has proposed a new “act of union” aimed at keeping the UK together.

Posted By: July 15, 2016

Irish News (Belfast). Friday, July 15, 2016It would agree which responsibilities should remain with Westminster and which should be controlled at Stormont and other devolved legislatures in Scotland and Wales.Lord Hain, pictured, was secretary of state in Tony Blair’s Labour government from 2005 to 2007. He joined a group of senior parliamentarians including former Ulster Unionist South Antrim MP David Burnside to advance […]

Republic’s population tops 4.75m

Posted By: July 15, 2016

But largest drop is in Donegal Irish News (Belfast). Friday, July 15, 2016The Republic’s population has grown to more than 4.75 million – but Donegal has experienced the largest drop, new census figures reveal.The record of people and their lifestyles found only three counties experienced a fall in populations – with Donegal down by 2,382, the most significant fall as it suffers some […]

Poots reacts to bonfire selfie criticism: “I really couldn’t care less”

Posted By: July 15, 2016

Brendan Hughes. Irish News (Belfast). Friday, July 15, 2016 “Couldn’t care less’ about bonfire criticism,” said Poots. THE DUP’s Edwin Poots has said he “really couldn’t care less” about criticism of him attending an Eleventh Night bonfire bedecked in tricolors.The former health minister took a selfie beside the blazing bonfire in Lisburn that had earlier been covered […]

Now political backstabbing over the harsh reality of Brexit about to kick in

Posted By: July 14, 2016

Former Home Secretary Theresa May and newly appointed prime minister and will oversee the Brexit despite voting remainALLISON MORRIS Irish News (Belfast). Thursday, July 14, 2016Brexit – never have so many men been so spineless in so short a time Time for strong leadership in a new era of economic uncertainty Allison Morris: Why I’m voting Remain for my children’s future Discrimination best challenged […]

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