As Gerry Adams’ internment conviction is ‘quashed’, Britain’s shameful past in Ireland comes back to haunt it
On 13 May, the Supreme Court quashed the 1973 and 1975 convictions of former leader of Sinn Féin (SF) Gerry...
‘Horrifying’ figures on coronavirus-related deaths if you are low paid
Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) make for horrific reading for those on low pay during the...
Johnson’s ‘change of emphasis’ completely ignores existing workplace safety concerns
On 10 May, Boris Johnson addressed the British people with a coronavirus (Covid-19) update. He praised people’s “good sense” for...
Anti-goldmine activists are ‘sickened’ by company’s £50k donation to a charity for the terminally ill
Anti-goldmine activists in Greencastle in county Tyrone said they were “sicken to read” that charity Marie Curie accepted a £50k...
On VE Day Jeremy Corbyn shows us why he’s the best prime minister we never had
On the 75th anniversary of VE Day, Jeremy Corbyn remembered those who died fighting fascism as well as “the millions...
Michael Gove uses the NHS to defend his Brexit position and it’s utterly galling
In the House of Commons on 4 May, Michael Gove responded to a question from Labour MP for Ilford North...
Protesters block HS2 building sites amid ongoing coronavirus lockdown
The demonstrators say ongoing work on HS2 railway construction sites is endangering the lives of workers and their families.
Starmer’s opposition is anything but ‘constructive’ and could lead to further austerity
Following his election as Labour Party leader, Keir Starmer pledged to “engage constructively with the government” in tackling the coronavirus...
Essential work doesn’t include repairing million-pound luxury yachts. This needs to stop.
When the UK went into lockdown on 23 March, the government ordered "certain businesses" to close. The exception to this...
As Amazon announces sales surge, its staff protest against poor safety conditions on International Workers’ Day
The first quarter of 2020 saw a surge in Amazon sales as a result of the coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown. Sales...
Rishi Sunak’s ‘unprecedented’ coronavirus job retention scheme is still leaving people behind
As coronavirus (Covid-19) affected UK businesses, the government introduced financial protection measures. Days later, on 20 March, chancellor Rishi Sunak...
George Eustice wants to ‘encourage’ people on furlough to pick fruit, but he really should know better
On 26 April, secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs George Eustice addressed the daily coronavirus (Covid-19) press...
Trump’s anti-lockdown rhetoric is fueling racism and endangering lives
Different states across the US have been living with coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions for several weeks. And as unemployment claims exceed...
Dr Jenny Harries’ ‘international exemplar’ remark tops off another week of government coronavirus ineptitude
On 19 April, England’s deputy chief medical officer Dr Jenny Harries addressed the government’s coronavirus (Covid-19) daily press conference. Education...
Positive responses to the coronavirus pandemic could be a sign of the communities to come
Amidst the tragedy and lockdown of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, people have started discussing changes occurring across the UK. In...
The Irish government patted itself on the back for bringing ‘them home’, but one Irish woman has a very different story
As coronavirus (Covid-19) spread around the globe, Irish citizens desperately tried to return. The Irish government got involved and applauded...
Covid confessions – Dublin edition
Further coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions were introduced in Ireland on 27 March. They’ll stay in place until at least 5 May....
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