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MP's Friend Killed by IRA Bombing Slams Swinney's Sinn Féin Remarks
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- May 18, 2026
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- 124
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Summary
Labour MP Graeme Downie, whose childhood friend was killed in an IRA bombing, criticizes Scotlands First Minister John Swinney for suggesting people move on from Sinn Féins historical ties to the Provisional IRA. Downie argues that true peace requires acknowledging pain and respecting victims, not erasing memories. He questions Swinneys understanding of the peace process and the dangerous path of aligning with a party unwilling to fully engage in democracy or confront its past. Families of soldiers killed by the IRA also criticize Swinneys comments, calling for apologies and complete cut ties with Sinn Féin. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ee7ffd167fdd7232