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Interview with James Molyneaux by Fr. Robbie Low for Cost of Conscience New Directions in January 1996

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Transcript of an interview with James Molyneaux, former leader of the UUP, by Fr. Robbie Low for the Cost of Conscience New Directions journal in January 1996. On 28 November 1995 the British and Irish governments issued a Joint Communiqué. This outlined a twin-track process to advance progress on the issues of decommissioning and all-party negotiations including the establishment of an independent body to advise the British and Irish governments on paramilitary decommissioning and the beginning of all party negotiations by the end of February 1996. Molyneaux discusses his political career to date and the potential for all-party talks. Cost of Conscience is a global association of Anglican priests which explores contemporary issues of faith and politics.

Date of Release/Broadcast: February 1996

Name of First Interviewee: James Molyneaux

Role at time of Interview: UUP MP for Lagan Valley

Interviewer: Fr. Robbie Low

Purpose: News, Research

Media: Transcript

Copyright: © Cost of Conscience

Link: Read the transcript

Programme/Book/Article: Cost of Conscience New Directions journal

Time Period covered: 1996

Key Individuals: James Molyneaux, Harry West, William Craig, Enoch Powell, Ian Paisley, Fr. Dennis Faul

Key Words: UUP, religion, education, Second World War, IRA, border campaign, Welfare State. Orange Order, ceasefire, Downing Street Declaration, British government

 

 

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