CorkConnolly
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Irish president says she is 'proud' of her sister arrested on Gaza flotilla ship Further deterioration in Israel-Irish relations: Family doctor Margaret Connolly is one of at least six Irish citizens detained by Israel; Her sister... ynetnews.com/article/b16u7b…








@Goyionist I’m offended by the murder of thousands of innocent bystanders by Israel. You’re offended by minor littering. We are not the same.






get this nazi creep out of ireland


Brilliant to see Bulgaria win for the first time. And even better to see it beat an Israeli entry that was once again supported by overt manipulation of the tele-vote by Israeli-state forces. Israel should be thrown out of the competition for once and for all.










For decades, Westminster has overseen the managed decline of towns like mine. We have talked big, then acted small, stuck in a politics of incrementalism that cannot meet the moment. We have lost the trust of those our party was built to serve. It is my unwavering belief that nothing short of urgent, radical, courageous reform will make a difference. That must start with a change in leadership. Today, I am putting the people I represent and the country I love first and will be resigning as MP for Makerfield. I am standing aside so that Andy Burnham can return to his home, fight to re-enter Parliament, and if elected, drive the change our country is crying out for. This has not been an easy decision. This is my family’s home, where only a few weeks ago, doctors and nurses at Wigan Infirmary saved our newborn son’s life. But we all must make choices and in recent days I found myself with a difficult one: defend the status quo or step forward and act. I have made my choice. I am in politics because politics is how you change lives for the better. My party has one last chance to do that: deliver for the people and places I represent, drive economic growth, secure our borders, reform our state and politics, and change a status quo that is not working. That is the fight. I believe Andy is the one to lead it.

I talked to @sarahcatryan and we looked at some of the stories of the week, including Bertie Ahern and his comments on Africans and Muslims, unisex toilets, the Eurovision boycott, RTÉ, and much more. Don’t miss this great episode. Links to the audio and video are in the replies.















