"These results are a positive endorsement of Sinn Féin’s message that workers, families and communities need to be supported" - Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate of Northern Ireland.
Tag: Ireland
Northern Ireland Rejects the British Union – Geoff Bell, Labour for Irish Unity
"Unionism is losing its appeal, both as an electoral force and a political rationale" - Geoff Bell looks at the lessons of the council elections in Northern Ireland .
Defending the Good Friday Agreement 25 years on – Sinn Fein
Reflecting on the 25 years since the Good Friday Agreement and the challenges it faces today, Sinn Fein brought people together for a public meeting in Westminister.
25 Years of Transformative Peace – Let’s Build the Future
It is time to recreate the spirit of 1998 and form an Executive now to support workers, families and communities and deliver prosperity for everyone. John Finucane MP By John Finucane MP Over recent days and weeks we have celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement and a quarter century of transformative peace…
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The Good Friday Agreement: Beware of celebrating instead of taking action – Geoff Bell & Nadine Finch
"The GFA fuelled hopes that that there would finally be a righting of the historic wrong of partitioning Ireland in 1921 against the wishes of 70% of the population. This hope remains but so do the obstacles the British state, & its accomplices, are likely to erect in its path."
The Windsor Framework – dubious answers to wrong questions
'The reality is that once again an English based government has made an important decision about Northern Ireland’s future without giving its political parties, never mind the population there, any say in the matter.' By Geoff Bell Rishi Sunak has said this new “Windsor Framework” will “end the uncertainty in Northern Ireland.” There are at…
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The Tories’ Legacy Bill denies families in Ireland justice – Michelle Gildernew MP
"This Bill is about the British government denying families basic legal rights and represents a full-frontal assault on basic legal process and justice" - Michelle Gildernew MP
‘Watershed moment’ – Workers in Ireland celebrate a historic fair tips victory
Workers in Ireland's hotels, restaurants and other establishments saw a huge victory on December 1st. Thanks in large part to Unite, it is now illegal for employers to keep tips meant for staff.
Real change in Ireland – Órfhlaith Begley MP
"The people of the north voted for real change. They voted for parties to work together to tackle the cost-of-living emergency, put money in their pockets and fix the health service."
The British left has much to learn from the success of Sinn Fein
"hundreds tuned in for ‘Real Change in Ireland - Lessons for the Left’, an interesting discussion with John McDonnell MP; Geoff Bell; and Emma Sheerin, Sinn Fein MLA for Mid Ulster.