Partners for stability? Irish Free State perceptions of the incoming British Labour government 1923–24

摘要: This article examines the anxiety and frustration of Irish Free State government faced with uncertainty which party was going to become next British in 1923–24. The had only recently emerged victorious its own fratricidal civil war moral political legitimacy still challenged Ireland itself. most contentious issue an incoming deal on final demarcation boundary between Northern which, according Article 12 Anglo-Irish Treaty, would be determined by a commission. remained unconvinced that any Labour competence, understanding or commitment resolve this contribute long-term stability Ireland, given Labour's perceived lack knowledge interest politics social economic issues taking precedence. apprehension a...