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John Finucane MP

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John Finucane MP

Irish politician
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Robert Hamill was brutally murdered amidst the toxic sectarianism surrounding Drumcree. His family were then failed by an RUC whose collusion with loyalist paramilitaries has been extensively documented. Today’s report exposes a catalogue of policing failures, negligence & #Drumcree #Sectarianism #JusticeForRobert #GB

Today is an historic moment as the leaders of Sinn Féin, the SNP & Plaid Cymru come together to stand up for the interests of our nations & their right to independence. For the first time in history, three nationalist & pro-independence First Ministers now hold office. Today is https://t.co/TdgZ14e2Fq #Independence #Nationalism #HistoricalMoment #GB #IE

Really positive news as US tariffs on Irish whiskey are set to be removed. That’s a real boost for our local distillers, including north Belfast’s own, McConnell’s. Irish whiskey is a huge success story for our all-island economy, bringing in hundreds of millions every year & https://t.co/E9hcXNkBlL #IrishWhiskey #TariffRelief #SupportLocal #US #IE #GB

The conversation about Ireland’s future & reunification has never been stronger. From communities across this island to the international stage, the debate is gathering momentum. Recent comments from a former British Prime Minister & a US President show just how significant the #Ireland #Reunification #FutureOfIreland #IE #GB #US

☘️👏 What a way to bow out! Three-time undisputed world champion. Katie Taylor finishes her career with one final win at Croke Park. One of Ireland’s greatest ever. Our champion! 🥊 https://t.co/gMkNtrQVo2 #KatieTaylor #CrokePark #BoxingChampions #IE

What a spectacle at Croke Park for Katie Taylor’s final fight, & the atmosphere is building! Katie has already cemented her place as one of Ireland’s greatest ever athletes, inspiring a whole new generation along the way. Let’s go, Katie! 🇮🇪🥊 https://t.co/tjQstSfx10 #KatieTaylor #CrokePark #IrishSport #IE

https://t.co/Ao2ETJp6CA More than 50 years after Thomas Burns was shot dead by the British Army, his family have secured a significant settlement. Thomas was an innocent, unarmed father of four. The Burns family deserve enormous respect for their courage & determination over https://t.co/SjydRArbu6 #JusticeForThomas #BurnsFamily #NeverForget #GB

The days of forcing Orange parades down the Garvaghy Road are over. Local residents deserve to live in peace, free from sectarianism, hatred & triumphalism. https://t.co/r00v6hi1u9 #GarvaghyRoad #Peace #Sectarianism #GB #IE

Republicans from across Ireland came together in Ballina today to remember & honour the hunger strikers. Their courage & sacrifice unlocked a new chapter in our national struggle & gave fresh momentum to the cause of Irish freedom. Today, Ireland is changing again. A new https://t.co/7mvskUerqS #IrishFreedom #HungerStrikers #Ballina #IE

The future of Ireland will be decided by the people of Ireland, not whoever occupies Downing Street. Andy Burnham’s comments on a referendum on Irish unity were anti-democratic & completely at odds with the Good Friday Agreement. Sinn Féin made that clear to him directly this https://t.co/ufDMW7clIf #IrishUnity #GoodFridayAgreement #Democracy #IE #GB

Time after time, families have been failed by a British government that has blocked their path to truth & justice. The new British Secretary of State can change that. The delays & obstruction must end. It’s time for a fair process that delivers the answers people have waited https://t.co/y7OABxbnU6 #JusticeForFamilies #TruthMatters #EndTheObstruction #GB

Building a new & united Ireland is about taking control of our own affairs & making decisions in the best interests of the people who live here. I want to see properly funded public services & a future where young people don’t feel they have to leave these shores in search of https://t.co/3xsT9GTvx5 #UnitedIreland #PublicServices #FutureGeneration #IE

The community in the New Lodge is devastated by the tragic news that Paul Mackin Jr has died following an assault on Monday. My thoughts are with Paul’s family, friends & loved ones as they face unimaginable pain & sadness. At a time of such profound grief, people should avoid #NewLodge #RIPPaulMackin #CommunityGrief #Therearenospecificcountrymentionsintheprovidedtweet.

The new British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, must respect the right of the people of Ireland to determine our own future. A positive & healthy debate about a new & united Ireland is already underway in all four corners of this island. It is only sensible & responsible that https://t.co/hyFmdDNTQE #UnitedIreland #IrishFuture #RespectDemocracy #GB #IE

The incoming British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, must move beyond the failures of his predecessors. His government can, & should, fairly fund public services in the north & bring forward emergency cost of living supports for workers, families & small businesses. Workers & #AndyBurnham #CostOfLiving #PublicServices #GB

There is widespread shock & devastation across north Belfast tonight after a young woman, Raven Adams, died following a crash in the York Street area. My immediate thoughts are with her loved ones, who will be reeling with grief as they come to terms with such a profund #Belfast #RavenAdams #Tragedy #GB

Once again, reckless actions by world leaders in the Middle East risk pushing up energy prices, with ordinary people left to pay the price. Workers, families & small businesses cannot be left to face these rising costs alone. The British government has the finances & power to #EnergyCrisis #MiddleEast #CostOfLiving #GB #ME

Today, we can take a historic step closer towards Irish unity. To build something better and to shape a new & united Ireland - a real republic full of hope and opportunity for all our people. TDs will have the chance to vote on Sinn Féin’s Bill. This would see the government https://t.co/kN4hIovU9b #IrishUnity #SinnFéin #NewRepublic #IE

This week, TDs can back Sinn Féin’s bill compelling the Irish government to begin planning for Irish unity. The potential to build a new & united Ireland that gives the next generation a better future is enormous. Now is the time to grasp this historic opportunity. https://t.co/UYZSDzvyYZ #IrishUnity #SinnFéin #未来 #IE

While endless sums of money are found for weapons of mass destruction, workers & families continue to struggle. The British government is making a callous political choice to fund war while neglecting the needs of public services & communities. https://t.co/m6MCyKveOH #Priorities #PublicServices #MassDestruction #GB