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Deaglán de Bréadún: History shows Labour can't always be trusted by nationalists

During former Labour secretary of state Roy Mason's time in Northern Ireland, the security forces adopted a tougher approach and the Special Air Service (SAS) regiment was allowed to operate throughout the north. Picture: PA/PA Wire
Deaglán de Bréadún
BRITAIN'S Labour Party hasn't always been popular on this island, particularly with nationalists. I'm thinking of when the late Roy Mason held the title as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland fro[...]

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