Northern Ireland

John Manley: History will remember John Hume as a giant of Irish politics

John Hume in his home city of Derry in 2004. Picture by Margaret McLaughlin — John Hume in his home city of Derry in 2004. Picture by Margaret McLaughlin John Hume in his home city of Derry in 2004. Picture by Margaret McLaughlin

August 05, 2020 at 5:08PM BST

Political correspondent John Manley reflects on the legacy of former SDLP leader and civil rights leader John Hume whose funeral took place today at St Eugene's Cathedral in Derry.