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Record of a meeting between John Major and John Alderdice on 18 July 1996

Writing Peace: The National Archives of the UK (TNA)

1996-07-18

The document records a meeting between John Major, the British Prime Minister, and John Alderdice, the leader of the Alliance Party, that took place on 18 July 1996. They discussed the instability in Northern Ireland, but ultimately expressed optimism about next phase of the negotiations. Alderdice expressed concern over the loss of trust of the Catholic community in the RUC [Royal Ulster Constabulary] in the aftermath of the Drumcree crisis, and suggested that the British Government replace Chief Constable Hugh Annesley with the Deputy Chief Constable Flanagan. Alderdice also criticized the actions of David Trimble, leader of the UUP [Ulster Unionist Party], and counselled Major to restore relations with the Irish Government.

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