Sinn Fein
A groundbreaking peace deal has been reached to end 30 years of conflict in Northern Ireland, paving the way for a permanent peace. The agreement was negotiated by Prime Minister Tony Blair, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, and Northern Ireland's political leaders, who worked tirelessly through the night to reach
Trimble, David
British Prime Minister Tony Blair flew into Belfast in a bid to revive the stalled Northern Ireland peace talks, which had been jeopardized by the Ulster Unionists' rejection of a blueprint put forward by Senator George Mitchell. Blair met with key politicians, including Mo Mowlam and Bertie Ahern, in
Trimble, David
British Prime Minister Tony Blair is racing to Northern Ireland to try to salvage the peace talks after a key Protestant party rejected a draft agreement. The setback comes as fears of renewed sectarian violence grow, following a shooting that claimed the life of a Protestant man. Key Takeaways: * A
Blair, Tony
A £43 million grant aid package will be announced by the Government today, securing the massive "baby Jag" project for Britain and cementing Jaguar's position as a medium-sized car maker. The video link-up with Ford's CEO, Mr Alex Trotman, and Prime Minister Tony Blair
Blair, Tony
The UK government has finalised a £43 million aid package that secures Jaguar's new "baby" saloon production for Britain, safeguarding 3,000 jobs and creating hundreds more in the West Midlands. Meanwhile, a similar £40 million grant package for Birmingham van maker LDV, which could bring
Cook, Robin (British foreign minister)
Senior Labour colleagues have raised questions over Foreign Secretary Robin Cook's judgement, while Prime Minister Tony Blair defends him in the face of accusations of "sleaze" and scandal. The controversy stems from Cook's handling of charges against him by his former diary secretary, Miss
Hague, William
Prime Minister Tony Blair's official spokesman and a source close to Chancellor Gordon Brown dismissed renewed allegations of tensions between the two men, saying that claims of a "turf war" were unfounded. The controversy centers around a biography of Mr. Brown by journalist Paul Routledge, which
Blair, Tony
Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern has reportedly asked British Prime Minister Tony Blair to launch a full investigation into the 1972 killing of 13 civilian marchers by paratroopers in Londonderry, sparking speculation of a new inquiry. Labour Party officials believe both Blair and Ulster Secretary Mo Mowlam are sympathetic to
Blair, Tony
In a small but crucial breakthrough in the long-stalled Northern Ireland peace talks, the British and Irish governments released a four-page document outlining a proposed settlement plan that has been met with cautious optimism. The Joint Statement by the British and Irish Governments is seen as a "kick start&
United Kingdom
British Prime Minister Tony Blair has promised to work closely with the European Union (EU) during its presidency, which began on May 1. Speaking alongside EU Commission President Jacques Santer, Blair assured that Britain would be a "constructive and good role" in overseeing key stages of the single
United Kingdom
Conservative leader William Hague has vigorously defended his stance against the European single currency, stressing that the Conservative party will not hesitate to campaign against it in the next election. Speaking out against Tony Blair's more positive approach, Hague warned that a single currency would pose significant risks
Political parties
The Labour Party's defeat on Clause Four, a symbol of party purity since 1918, has left Tony Blair's government reeling. In a closely contested vote, 50.9% of delegates supported keeping the clause, which advocates for public ownership, while 49.1% voted to modernize it. The
