Article: Sinn Fein ends its boycott of police in Northern Ireland; Agreement: Martin McGuinness and Gerry Adams yesterday.

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Daily Mail (London)
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January 29, 2007
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Byline: JANE MERRICK

NORTHERN Ireland moved a step closer to power-sharing last night afterSinn Fein ended its 86-year boycott of policing in the province.

Members voted to support the Police Service of Northern Ireland - overcomingone 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 tosalvage something positive for his legacy.

It paved the way for elections on March 7, ahead of a planned restoration ofthe ...

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