Labour's Irish question mark
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Politicians in Northern Ireland are looking carefully at the record of the UK Labour party on dealing with the troubles in Northern Ireland in preparation for the possibility of the Labour party winning the next general election. There have been many changes in the party's policy on Ireland, and in many cases an instinctively radical approach has been hampered by the considerations of remaining in power. The size of any Labour majority would probably be the most influential factor in determining the party's policy on Ireland.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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At the crossroads of Irish history
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The Framework Document on the future of Northern Ireland has been launched against a background of relative peace, unlike other initiatives in the past. There is no guarantee that it will be successful, but it at least seems to have good prospects for bringing lasting peace to Northern Ireland. The vast majority of people now want the ceasefire to last, and it is hoped that this desire for peace will encourage political leaders to cooperate and take risks.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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Hard-liners surge in Northern Irish poll
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Northern Ireland's Ulster Unionist and Alliance parties performed particularly badly in the recent elections there. There was a strong surge in personal support for Rev Ian Paisley, Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams and SDLP leader John Hume. The Ulster Unionist party took 24% of the vote, with the Democratic Unionists at 19%, the SDLP at 21% and Sinn Fein at 15%. The election was generally low key, but there was a very high turnout in some areas.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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