Green Party NI: John Hume showed remarkable bravery that will be remembered for generations to come

I offer my condolences to the family and friends of John Hume on behalf of the Green Party NI.
By Clare Bailey
Published 3rd Aug 2020, 23:00 BST
SDLP leader John Hume with his wife Pat vote in Londonderry in the Good Friday referendum in 1998SDLP leader John Hume with his wife Pat vote in Londonderry in the Good Friday referendum in 1998
SDLP leader John Hume with his wife Pat vote in Londonderry in the Good Friday referendum in 1998

John Hume made a huge contribution to our peace process and showed remarkable bravery at a time when violence was ripping through our communities.

I believe his contribution to peace building will be remembered and recognised for generations to come.

Clare Bailey MLA, Green Party NI leader

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