What’s on the front page of The Irish Times?
The Irish Times front page this morning 02/12/24 reports on the Republic of Ireland’s general election.
- Sinn Féin favourite for second place in election.
SINN Féin were favourites to secure second place in the Republic’s general election on Sunday night, but with a Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil coalition still remaining the most likely next government.
- Tributes to Chloe after ‘tragedy’ at nightclub. Tributes have been paid to a young woman who died after falling unconscious alongside another woman at a Belfast nightclub.
The deceased has been named locally as Chloe Ferris, from the west Belfast area. Aged in her 20s, Ms Ferris was a beautician who worked in the Newtownabbey area.
Tuesday’s news briefing – BBC under pressure amid Gregg Wallace accusations, PM says UK does not need to choose between EU and US
Greg Wallace is facing further backlash after his apology for recent comments that those who accused him of inappropriate behaviour were just ‘middle-class women of a certain age.’ The BBC is also under pressure to pull his hit show MasterChef amid the allegations.
The prime minister delivered a foreign policy speech on Monday saying the UK does not need to choose between the US and the EU and that keeping close relations with both was vital. The comments come ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House – which could be a tough time for the bloc as well as Canada and Mexico, as Trump threatens tariffs.
Stalking victims will get “peace of mind” by being told the identity of their abusers under new government proposals, the minister for safeguarding has said. Jess Phillips said the proposed “right to know” statutory guidance aims to tell victims the identity of their abuser at the earliest opportunity.
