JOHN MANLEY

POLITCAL CORRESPONDENT

John Manley was a late comer to journalism, a fall back after failing to reach super stardom in his preferred career as a professional drummer.

A journalist for 16 years, having survived the late nights and two hour lunches of the Irish News business desk he was appointed Political Correspondent in 2013 .

A keen gardener and environmentalist, other hobbies include walking, geology and - despite it being entirely age inappropriate - house/techno music.

Previous winner of CIPR Business Journalist of the Year and CIPR Environmental Journalist of the Year.

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Former SDLP leader Alasdair McDonnell's London-based lobbying firm dissolved

Northern Ireland news 26 Jul, 2021

A LOBBYING company set up by two former MPs has been dissolved less than four years after its launch.

Professor Peter Shirlow: Protocol is best opportunity in generation for peace dividend

Northern Ireland news 26 Jul, 2021

THE Northern Ireland Protocol is a process and not an event.

Report's author says Stormont executive needs to sell the economic and peace benefits of the protocol

Northern Ireland news 26 Jul, 2021

THE STORMONT executive needs to play a greater role in selling the economic and peace benefits of the protocol, according to the lead author of a recent report into the impact of the post-Brexit trade arrangements.

Casual Gardener: Pretty plants that pack poison

Gardening 24 Jul, 2021

Some of our most beautiful plants are also the most poisonous.

John Manley: British brinkmanship is testing the EU's patience

Analysis 22 Jul, 2021

THE BRITISH government’s attitude to the Northern Ireland Protocol epitomises politics in the post-truth era.

EU rejects British bid to renegotiate Northern Ireland Protocol

Northern Ireland news 22 Jul, 2021

BRUSSELS has flatly rejected the British government's call for a renegotiation of the Northern Ireland Protocol just over six months after it came into force.