James Prior after Armagh church killings

Title

James Prior after Armagh church killings

Genre

Interview

TX Date

22 Nov 1983

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:02:53

Description

Interview with Northern Ireland Secretary Jim Prior on measures being taken in the wake of terrorist killings at Darkley Mountain Lodge Pentecostal Church in South Armagh, concerns over a possible Protestant backlash, and on the withdrawal of the UUP from the Northern Ireland Assembly. Also stating he retains the confidence of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher following calls for his resignation. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

James Prior

Keywords

Internal politics; Northern Ireland; Terrorism; UK; Political parties; Homicide; Northern Ireland Assembly; Churches; Cabinet ministers; Religious conflicts; Armagh; Resignation (political); Protestants; UUP; Catholics; Darkley; Mountain Lodge Pentecostal Church

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