Notes from 2002 record John Reid saying there was a potential ‘coalition’ trying to frustrate peace process in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland secretary in mid-2002 told a cabinet meeting that “elements in the security services” were part of a potential “coalition” trying to frustrate the peace process.
John Reid was briefing fellow ministers a day after Tony Blair had told MPs that the IRA’s ceasefire was not enough.
Notes from 2002 record John Reid saying there was a potential ‘coalition’ trying to frustrate peace process in Northern IrelandThe Northern Ireland secretary in mid-2002 told a cabinet meeting that “elements in the security services” were part of a potential “coalition” trying to frustrate the peace process.John Reid was briefing fellow ministers a day after Tony Blair had told MPs that the IRA’s ceasefire was not enough. Continue reading…
