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Pro-British loyalists in Northern Ireland said on Friday there had been a “spectacular collective failure” to understand their fears and anger over Brexit and other issues as police braced for more street clashes following a week of riots. New border arrangements with European Union member the Republic of Ireland must be negotiated, the Loyalist Communities Council (LCC) said in a statement. Despite appeals for calm from London, Dublin and Washington, the nightly unrest in pro-British areas...

UPDATE 3-Northern Irish loyalists demand Brexit changes, call for end to street violence Reuters 7 hrs ago * Loyalist group says not involved in the recent violence * Sinn Fein leader fears of violent summer marching season * Shops close early in anticipation of more street violence (Adds some clashes in Belfast, other protests canceled) By Amanda Ferguson and Jason Cairnduff BELFAST, April 9 (Reuters) - Pro-British loyalist militants in Northern Ireland said on Friday there had been a "spect...

By Press Association 2021 Youths fire fireworks at the PSNI on the Springfield road, during further unrest in Belfast (Liam McBurney/PA) The PSNI has ruled out the involvement of loyalist paramilitary groups in orchestrating the violence seen in Northern Ireland in recent days. It follows a statement from the Loyalist Communities Council (LCC), an umbrella group representing the UVF, UDA and Red Hand Commando, that none of its groups were ...

Loyalist paramilitaries deny involvement in street violence and criticise Irish Government Another night of violence in Northern Ireland sees a further 19 police officers injured and two arrests about 23 hours ago Updated: about 3 hours ago Despite calls for calm from the Irish and British governments, the White House and the Northern Ireland Executive there was further unrest and violence in Belfast on Thursday night. Video: Enda ODowd Nationalist youths attack police officers in the...

Government must engage with loyalist paramilitaries amid fears over unrest, NI security sources say It comes after a further 19 police officers were injured on Thursday night as water cannon were used to disperse crowds in Belfast 9 April 2021 • 9:00pm The Government must begin engaging with loyalist paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland to prevent a repeat of the violence that has erupted in recent days, Belfast security sources have warned.  A well-placed insider close to loyalist parami...

Northern Ireland Secretary calls on paramilitary groups to condemn violence THE NORTHERN Ireland Secretary has called for loyalist paramilitary groups to condemn the violence in the country during a visit for emergency talks with politicians. Brandon Lewis flew to Belfast for crisis discussions with Northern Irelands First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy Michelle ONeill, among others.  It comes after six nights of consecutive violence on the streets of Belfast and in other areas of th...

Q&A: Why is there rioting and disorder happening in loyalist areas of Northern Ireland? A rundown of the main issues, the political reaction at Stormont and what to expect in the coming days Sandy Row on Friday night (Image: Kelvin Boyes/Press Eye) Want the biggest politics stories sent to you every week? Simply sign up here and well do the restInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsle...

Loyalist umbrella group urged to break silence on spate of street violence Loyalist Communities Council spokesman David Campbell. Picture by Stephen Davison 06 April, 2021 01:00 Mike Nesbitt urged the LCC to break its silence on recent loyalist street violence. Picture by Mark Marlow THE BODY that purports to represent the UVF, UDA and Red Hand Commando was last night challenged to break its silence on the recent spate of loyalist street violence. The Loyalist Co...

Are the loyalists getting restive? Thats the big concern. When the DUP explains its decision to meet with the Loyalist Communities Council, it refers to the model of peace processing. Other parties had talked to the IRA to get peace. It simply follows that precedent for unionists to talk to those with influence in the loyalist paramilitary culture to assuage their passions. The first presumption of this, of course, is that loyalists have sincere political motivation. That would take some arguin...

BORIS Johnson has not seen a letter sent by a loyalist umbrella group withdrawing support for the Good Friday Agreement.