Ireland begins EU presidency as protesters denounce warmongering bloc
On Wednesday July 1, Ireland marked the start of its presidency of the Council of the European Union with an event in Dublin, attended by heads of state from around…
Die-hard supporter turns publicly on Sharon Graham as Unite election begins
Dave Williams is a Liverpool-based Unite union stalwart and former member of its executive council. When Skwawkbox writer Steve Walker was chair of a Liverpool constituency Labour party (CLP) in…
Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool era begins
Liverpool’s search for Arne Slot’s successor is over, with the club moving quickly. Andoni Iraola is expected on Merseyside to sign his contract. This completes a process driven by sporting…
Student loans inquiry into ‘mountain’ of degree debts begins
Student organisations and experts are launching an inquiry into the defunct debt-bondage system of student loans across England. In particular, the National Union of Students (NUS) wants the inquiry to…
Liverpool open talks with Andoni Iraola as hunt for new head coach begins
Liverpool have entered formal discussions with Andoni Iraola over the vacant head coach role after Arne Slot’s dismissal, with the process being driven by sporting director Richard Hughes. The move…