Irish Political News

The vocal lobbying of Catholic leaders in Scotland over the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill has undoubtedly raised the hackles of many commentators concerning the place of organised religion in public life – specifically the political arena. As a result, the demanding task of creating a durable public discourse for discussing ethics and understanding science has been reduced to voter management and angry counter-assertion.

Which is why cricket is so great? It's one of the only games in the world where you have sufficient time to wander round a field thinking 'why am I doing this?'

Is the unthinkable about to happen in London? Is the unthinkable about to happen in London politics? Can that wild haired buffoon who made his name by fluffing his lines on a comedy panel quiz show really be the bookies favourite to become the next Mayor of London? Until just a few weeks ago [...]