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19 April 2019 – today’s press releases

By The Voice | Fri 19th April 2019 - 11:00 pm

Lib Dems: We must reject violence in Northern Ireland

Responding to reports that journalist Lyra McKee has been killed during violence in Londonderry, Liberal Democrat Northern Ireland spokesperson Alistair Carmichael said:

I never met Lyra McKee but by all accounts she was a young woman of great talent, courage and humanity. These are all talents that we need now more than ever so we should all mourn her passing.

My condolences go to all her family and friends who are having to come to terms with their loss today. Unlike Lyra, those who bring violence to the streets of Northern Ireland have nothing

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Posted in News | Also tagged Alistair Carmichael, ed davey, northern ireland, Parliament and settled status | 8 Comments

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