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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.
From left: Geoffrey Vero, Dillis Miles, Bob Willard and Ed Costello, part of a group of more than 30 local Conservative Party members and former members who are calling on David Cameron to abandon attempts to redefine marriage, hand in a letter to Number 10 Downing Street. Photograph: PA Wire
Tory efforts to delay gay marriage plans defeated with help of Labour

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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
Britain’s royal family slowly prepares for transition to reign of George VII

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Victory over Conservatives in 2015 is ’not just one heave away’

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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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