For Liam Conway MP ‘Philomena’s Law’ is personal

IT'S a crisp April afternoon when the newly-elected MP for Beckenham and Penge agrees to talk with me. Not to be overshadowed by the political dynasty of which he’s a part, Liam Conlon has been working quietly in the wings as an advocate for survivors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes. His mother, Sue Gray, was Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Chief of Staff until October 2024 … [Read more...] about For Liam Conway MP ‘Philomena’s Law’ is personal

THE Randox Grand National takes place this Saturday, April 5 at Aintree. The 2025 Festival runs from Thursday, April 3, to Saturday, April 5, with the main event as its crowning jewel. The Grand National begins at 4pm BST. This steeplechase spans approximately four miles and two furlongs, challenging 34 horses and their jockeys over a series of formidable fences including … [Read more...] about The runners and riders for this Saturday’s Randox Grand National

FOLLOWING a tentative resolution over the speaking rights row in the Dáil, the Regional Independent group – which supports the Government and which is led Michael Lowry – will be able to ask questions of the Taoiseach for the first time in the chamber. It follows last night’s vote of confidence in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy, whose position looked tenuous after five … [Read more...] about New speaking slots to be introduced in the Dáil today

THE Dáil has narrowly backed Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy in a vote of confidence that exposed deepening tensions between the Government and Opposition over parliamentary procedures and political deals with Independents. TDs voted 96 to 71 in favour of Ms Murphy, with two abstentions, after a fractious debate. The controversy stems from a row over speaking rights in the … [Read more...] about Dáil backs Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy

LIVERPOOL and Dublin have begun the process of reinvigorating their twinning agreement. A sister city arrangement was signed back in 1997 as a mark of the long and shared history between the two. Lord Mayor of Dublin Emma Blain has visited Liverpool to meet with her counterpart Cllr Richard Kemp, Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, and Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, Steve … [Read more...] about Liverpool and Dublin reignite twin city agreement