John Downing: Keir Starmer has not totally rescued UK-Irish relations, but he's markedly improved things

"After years of post-Brexit dysfunction, the UK prime minister has worked to rebuild trust with Dublin The battered Donegal GAA jersey worn while playing five-a-side football in London was neither plms nor blarney."

"Keir Starmer and his wife honeymooned in Donegal back in 2007, and he had developed a great affection for the place while holidaying there during earlier stints advising senior officers of the newly established PSNI in the North after 2001."

Keir Starmer has focused on rebuilding trust with Dublin after years of post-Brexit dysfunction. He has personal ties to Donegal, including time spent there during earlier advisory work connected to the newly established PSNI in the North after 2001. He and his wife honeymooned in Donegal in 2007. His affection for the region is reflected in the story of a battered Donegal GAA jersey worn while playing five-a-side football in London, described as neither “plámás” nor “blarney.”

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