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NI Secretary apologises on behalf of UK Government for 1971 Ballymurphy killings Boris Johnson will write to the families personally to apologise, but won’t do so publicly. By Gráinne Ní Aodha Thursday 13 May 2021, 11:06 AM 1 hour ago 3,207 Views 12 Comments NORTHERN IRELAND SECRETARY Brandon Lewis has said the British Government is “tru...

Brandon Lewis says British government ‘truly sorry for Ballymurphy deaths as family repeats call for apology from Boris Johnson Ian Knox cartoon 12/5/21  Jonathan McCambridge, PA The Ballymurphy families after hearing Tuesdays inquest inquest verdict. Picture by Hugh Russell The British government is “truly sorry” for the events in Ballymurphy 50 years ago in which 10 innocent people were killed, Secretary of State Brandon Lewis has said. On Tuesday, c...

Families of those killed in 1971 reacted angrily on Thursday after the Government delivered an apology.

Boris Johnson to write letter of apology to families of Ballymurphy victims after backlash The Prime Minister will personally address those related to the victims Boris Johnson has been slammed for his apology to the families of victims of the Ballymurphy shooting (Image: Getty Images) Want the latest political news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up to our FREE newsletter Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign me up! When you subscribe we will use t...

A No 10 spokesperson said Johnson “apologised unreservedly on behalf of the UK government” on the call.

Brandon Lewis has apologised for the Ballymurphy shootings in a parliamentary statement today, but Boris Johnson faces mounting criticism for not maki...

Tipperary Mid West Radio British PM, Boris Johnson (Image: Politico.eu) Downing Street said in a statement on Wednesday evening that UK prime minister, Boris Johnson had “apologised unreservedly on behalf of the UK government for the events that took place in Ballymurphy and the huge anguish that the lengthy pursuit of truth has caused the families of those killed” during a call with Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill earlier that day. Mr Johnson said the conclusions of t...

UK apologizes for 1971 Belfast deaths; families want more By DANICA KIRKAMay 13, 2021 GMT LONDON (AP) — A U.K. government minister stood before lawmakers Thursday and formally apologized for the killing of 10 civilians during unrest in Belfast half a century ago, as Britain and Northern Ireland struggle to come to terms with the events of the past. Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis told the House of Commons that the government “profoundly regrets and is truly sorry” for the events ...

Northern Ireland secretary issues apology to families of Ballymurphy victims The UKs Northern Ireland Secretary has issued an apology in the House of Commons to the families of the Ballymurphy massacre. Its after a coroner ruled earlier this week that 10 victims of a British Army operation against IRA suspects were entirely innocent. It follows an apology from the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a call with the Norths First Minister and Deputy First Minister yesterday. North...

Families say apology should have been made in House of Commons in person