Tag: ireland

Ireland’s Voters Have Delivered a Political Earthquake
In Northern Ireland's snap general election, left-wing party Sinn Féin has made huge gains, surpassing even its own expectations. Tommy Greene and Eoghan Gilmartin explore what this shock result could mean for the country.
How the Sinn Féin Surge Is Shaking up Ireland’s Politics
Conor Boyes explains how Sinn Féin is pulling the rug from under Ireland's ruling duopoly with a surge that has implications for progressive politics in the Republic, as well as for politics north of the border.
It Woz Remain Wot Lost It?

On this episode of #TyskySour Aaron Bastani is joined by Paul Mason as they discuss Labour’s election results. Did the commitment to a ‘people’s vote’ destroy any chance of winning?

BRING IT ON. (w/ Faiza Shaheen & James Meadway)

The UK is heading for a December election. Are the left ready to hit the ground running and kick Boris out of power? With Faiza Shaheen and James Meadway.
Here We… Here We… Here We F***ing Go!!! (w/ Owen Jones)

Boris Johnson wants an election on the 12th December. Should Labour give him one? How do we win? With Owen Jones.
Brexit Paused, Election Incoming

On Tuesday parliament put Johnson’s Brexit plans on pause. Britain now looks set for a general election. On this episode of TyskySour Michael is joined by Brexit expert Anand Menon to discuss how we got here, and what happens next.

Can EU Deal With It?

On Thursday Boris Johnson agreed a revised Brexit Deal with the European Union. On this episode of #TyskySour, Michael is joined by Tom Kibasi and Dawn Foster, to explain what’s in the deal, and whether or not MPs will vote for it.
Brexit has catalysed a push for Irish reunification, but a deeper crisis lay the foundations

Brexit has acted as a catalyst towards a border poll in Northern Ireland, escalating existing tensions and exposing political fault lines. 
‘Alternative Arrangements’ to the Backstop Won’t Work, and the Government Is Beginning to Realise It
The return of a border in Ireland would spell disaster for the Northern Irish economy, while Boris Johnson's 'alternative arrangements' are proving elusive. Signs suggest the PM may be forced to soften his position, as may the DUP, explains Patrick Geddis.
Why Are Nurses Striking in Ireland?
After a decade of deep funding cuts and the resultant care crisis, last month Irish nurses called a three-day strike for adequate staffing and a liveable wage. With further strikes on the horizon, Oliver Eagleton takes a look at the latest iteration of public action to shake the Irish establishment in recent months.
No (Irish) Borders?!

The British public know all about the DUP’s Brexit position, but what about Sinn Fein? Tonight on #TyskySour Michael Walker is joined by Sinn Fein’s Chris Hazzard MP and the New Left Review’s Dan Finn to lay out the politics of Ireland and Brexit. 🍀 🇪🇺
Decline and Fall: What Next for May’s Deal?
Following yesterday's five hour cabinet meeting and a string of resignations this morning, it looks like Theresa May's Brexit deal is dead in the water. James Butler outlines what could happen next - and where the sights of the left ought to be focused.
With or Without Brexit, There Should Be No Border in Ireland
With the question of the Irish border looming large over Brexit calculations, Barnaby Raine argues it's time to put the question of Irish reunification back on the table.
3 Reasons Ireland Must Repeal the Eighth Amendment
On 25 May, Irish citizens will be given the chance to remove and replace the eighth amendment - the wording in their constitution which makes abortions illegal in the majority of circumstances. Here are three reasons the amendment must be repealed.
The End of the UK?
James Butler is joined by Dawn Foster and Pat Kane to discuss Scotland, Ireland and the possible end of the UK.
The Real Threat to the Union is English Nationalism
Yesterday Nicola Sturgeon announced her intention to bring a second referendum on Scottish independence. Meanwhile politicians in the Republic of Ireland were laying down a roadmap for Irish reunification. But it's English nationalism driving the latest divisions.
Long Read: The End of a Unionist Majority: Where Next for Northern Ireland?
The northern Irish assembly elections ended the long-term unionist majority in Stormont. Donnacha Kirk on what just happened, what it means, and how things may play out.
Home Sweet Home: Solving Ireland’s Housing Crisis
Ireland is facing the most severe housing crisis in its modern history. Last year fewer than 13,000 new homes were built, while demand is running at 25,000 a year. The Home Sweet Home campaign offers up tangible solutions to the crisis, using direct action to cut through empty political rhetoric.

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