The campaign for the Irish Government to set up the Citizens' Assembly on Irish Unity was the first debate of the 2022 Sinn Féin Ard Fheis. Emma McArdle reports on the key themes of this session and the follow-on Citizens' Assembly fringe meeting held during the lunch break Free article

There were a range of Sinn Féin speakers including delegates, MLAs, TDs, MPs, and councillors who contributed at the Ard Fheis. Here we highlight edited summaries of a cross section of contributions. The full day’s proceedings are available to watch at the Sinn Féin website. Collectively, they unwrapped a vision of what Ireland could be, a new inclusive Ireland for all. Free article

Luiz Ignácio Lula da Silva was elected President of Brazil on 30 October, beating the right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro by two million votes in the second round. The result was narrow – 50.9% to 49.1% -and the campaign was both dirty and violent. Free article