Keir Starmer’s ‘love’ and respect for Ireland is a good starting point in the UK elections, write Finn McRedmond and Mark Paul
Taoiseach Simon Harris at the launch of Fine Gael’s European and Local Election manifestos at Dublin Royal Convention Centre on Wednesday. Photograph: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos
The emphasis he is putting on migration is instructive. Around Europe, the issue has divided and shaped politics in many democracies. But as, citing the Danish example, a response that is seen to be effective from mainstream political parties seems to be one of the few things that curbs the rise of reactionary and extremist elements.
Elsewhere, the British election in five weeks will be about many things – but viewed from Dublin, the anticipated ascension of Labour leader Keir Starmer to the 10 Downing Street summit providesIt is much needed, after the Brexit Wars, and the temporary puncturing by this spring’s migration spat of what was a fairly lukewarm rapprochement between the sides.The day starts with oral questions for Catherine Martin and Darragh O’Brien from 9.30am, before Leaders’ Questions at midday.
PAC kicks off committee hearings at 9.30am: there will be a fresh round of recriminations and hand-wringing over the National Children’s Hospital, and the inevitable latest delay.
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