the race to get a seat in the commons is a tough game

An honour to meet the former Prime Minister of Australia @JuliaGillard I have fond memories campaigning for @AustralianLabor and @joshburnsmp in 2022 #alp

To think that this used to be derelict industrial land. Now it’s home to 10,000s of people, and workplaces for over 100,000 workers.

The fact that we’ve had three women as President in the last 35 years says a lot about how much progress Ireland has made as a country Something to be very proud of

At a lunch to mark her inauguration, President Catherine Connolly this afternoon met at Áras an Uachtaráin with former Presidents of Ireland Mary McAleese, Michael D. Higgins and Mary Robinson

Among his many achievements, @PresidentIRL Higgins paved the way for Irish-speaking journalists when he set up @TG4TV as Minister for the Arts in the 90’s Míle buíochas a Uachtarán (I was very lucky to meet him during my first week in college in 2018)

Reporting from the @southbankcentre this evening Hundreds turn out to see and hear from @Malala who spoke about her new book and her work @MalalaFund The event was scheduled as part of the London Literature Festival

NEW Westminster Insider! How (not) to start a political party — and other scary stories 👻🎃with @jeremycorbyn @bethanymrd @siennamarla @profsked @Towler @catherine_mayer and an ex-Change UK MP in Nando’s… listen here!

Nothing happened, never met her, paid her £12m, then stripped of your royal title.

Plaid Cymru and SNP in talks to form "progressive alliance" https://t.co/8TI8BXA0mE

Really enjoyed reporting on the first ‘Your Party’ event in London I interviewed @jeremycorbyn and spoke to members to hear their thoughts on the party, its values and its future 🇬🇧

I've sometimes tried to summarize this on American cable news, but here's a fuller account:

You never know who you’ll bump into when you’re out reporting in London Great to meet you @owenjonesjourno

🎥🚨NEW: Justice Minister @naomi_long has announced that news outlets will be able to broadcast judges’ sentencing remarks. Under the plans, proceedings that may be broadcast include: - The handing down of judgments in the Court of Appeal, including submissions by legal

Trump: ‘Real Americans’ vs. the ‘invasion’ @AOC: https://t.co/hardQ3RKzH

Sincere congratulations, Catherine Connolly, on your election as President of Ireland. Thank you, President Michael D. Higgins, for these years of shared work and friendship. France, Ireland’s closest EU neighbour.

Catherine Connolly, who is winning election as the next President of Ireland by a landslide today, speaking about Palestine in September: https://t.co/clTRMw9ZNK

Best polling station in Ireland.🧁

Around 250 people are eligible to vote at a house in Coolmoyne, and after they cast their ballot, they will be treated to a cup of tea, a slice of apple or rhubarb tart, or a scone https://t.co/VdWAW6HutU

Interesting findings in my data journalism class today with @KrystinaShveda 📚✍️ @ElectoralCommUK data shows the Tories, Labour & Lib Dems remain top recipients of donations despite the rise of Reform UK 🇬🇧📈