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Article: Sinn Fein ends its boycott of police in Northern Ireland.
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- Daily Mail (London)
- Article date:
- January 29, 2007
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Byline: JANE MERRICK
NORTHERN Ireland moved a step closer to power-sharing last night after Sinn Fein ended its 86-year boycott of policing in the province.
Members voted to support the Police Service of Northern Ireland - overcoming one of the final hurdles to restoring the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Tony Blair hailed the move as historic and said Sinn Fein had shown 'leadership' by abandoning its long-held opposition to the police.
The vote was a boost for the Prime Minister who is desperately trying to salvage something positive for his legacy.
It paved the way for elections on March 7, ahead of a planned restoration of ...