The Indo Daily: What’s in a name? The legacy and infamy of Ireland’s political dynasties
14 Jun
Politics

The Indo Daily: What’s in a name? The legacy and infamy of Ireland’s political dynasties

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Politics tamfitronics Jackie Healy-Rae is elected. Domnick Walsh.Politics is a business of relationships, but some connections are closer to home than others – quite literally in the case of Ireland's numerous political dynasties. From the Cowens, to the Haugheys and the Healy Raes it’s very clear that family names still hold weight in Irish politics.But could their influence finally dwindle as parties opt for celebrity over heritage? Do the "sins of the father" really influence modern voters? Or will legacy trump infamy in the voting booth?Ellen Coyne is joined by Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independentto look at the complicated dynasties that have littered Irish political history, and to ask – what’s in a name? The Indo Daily: What's in a name? The legacy and infamy of Ireland's political dynasties ...
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Tories’ war with Reform is a fight to the death over the future of the centre-right in British politics
14 Jun
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Tories’ war with Reform is a fight to the death over the future of the centre-right in British politics

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Politics tamfitronics Nigel Farage couldn't have hoped for better news as he strode on to the stage to debate on TV against Penny Mordaunt, Angela Rayner and rivals from the smaller opposition parties.The dramatic news his Reform UK party has overtaken the Conservatives in the latest YouGov poll, on 19% to the Tories' 18%, meant he had his trademark letter box grin on his face for virtually the whole debate.He began by declaring in his opening remarks: "We are now the opposition to Labour."Election latest as Reform UK overtakes Tories in pollAnd he ended by boasting: "I have the courage to take on the mob. Please join the revolt."Throughout the debate, Mr Farage had a jaunty swagger about him.He laughed and scoffed at...
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Tony Blair is right on Brexit. Now he should get into the trenches or back off
14 Jun
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Tony Blair is right on Brexit. Now he should get into the trenches or back off

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Politics tamfitronics By BAGEHOTTONY BLAIR’S speech on Brexit on the morning of February 17th attracted a predictable storm of derision. Today the former prime minister serves as a sort of Rorschach test for whatever irks the viewer: to the left he stands for free-market capitalism and war, to the right he stands for a hyper-metropolitan internationalism, to some of his former acolytes he stands for how not to secure one’s political legacy after leaving politics. In parts of Westminster and Fleet Street voicing nuanced opinions about Mr Blair meets with a mix of bafflement and distaste, like ordering veal at a vegan restaurant.To be sure, some of the criticism is valid. Mr Blair presided over the build-up to Britain’s financial and economic crisis and the failure of the post-invasion period in Iraq. His globe-trotting, pro-globalisation...
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Donald Trump Jr praises Orbán and Hungary
14 Jun
Politics

Donald Trump Jr praises Orbán and Hungary

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Politics tamfitronics Businessman Donald Trump Jr, the son of the former US president, spoke about the US elections and domestic politics, as well as global politics, in his address at the Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) in Budapest on Thursday.Donald Trump Jr and Viktor Orbán on 13 June 2024. Photo: MTI/Prime Minister's Press Office/Zoltán FischerUS conservative circles see Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as a great leader who “puts Hungary first”, Donald Trump Jr said.Donald Trump Jr touched on the US elections, domestic politics in the United States as well as world politics, including the conflict in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine.Politics tamfitronics Orbán has talks with Donald Trump JrPrime Minister Viktor Orbán on Thursday received Donald Trump Jr, the son of the former US president, in his offices in Budapest, the...
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