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Mark Hennessy

Mark Hennessy

London Editor

Mark Hennessy is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster. He is London Editor of The Irish Times, having previously served as Political Correspondent. He appears frequently on RTE Radio 1 and Today FM, along with appearances on BBC, Sky and elsewhere.
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Marks and Spencer’s, Dún Laoghaire. Photograph: Cyril Byrne
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Britain’s Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, leave after the state opening of parliament at Westminster on Wednesday. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Reuters
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Former British chancellor of the exchequer Nigel Lawson has called for Britain to quit the European Union. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire
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