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Leaders from 15 political parties attended the program, titled "Managing Change in a Diverse Society." Among those in attendance were Northern Ireland nationalist parties such as Sinn Fein and the Social Democratic and Labour Party; loyalist parties such as the Ulster Unionist Party; and Irish and British political parties...
...simple as that. The I.R.A. agreed to the first cease-fire because Adams, with help from the Irish government and John Hume, the leader of Northern Ireland's Social Democratic and Labour Party, convinced the I.R.A. that political negotiations could achieve results. Just what the I.R.A. is thinking now and what influence Adams has is a puzzle. A senior White House official says, "The key question is, What is Adams' current relationship with the I.R.A.? No one knows that...
...would say less than one percent of the population knows the metric changes are going to happen." Nigel Griffin, consumer affairs spokesperson for the United Kingdom's Labour Party, commenting on the nation's impending metrification. He was quoted in the Boston Globe on Sept...
...time in reshuffling his Cabinet to reward loyalists from the center and the left of his party. At issue: Britain's future role in the European Union, which Conservative "Euro-skeptics'' fear will diminish their country's independence. Analysts say the real winner in the leadership contest was the Labour Party--now enjoying a nearly 30-point lead in polls and gaining strength for the general election, which must take place by spring...
When Major took over from Margaret Thatcher in 1990, Tories hoped his softer, more conciliatory manner would win them voter approval. He did lead the party to a surprise, come-from-behind victory in the 1992 election--albeit with considerable help from an overconfident Labour campaign. Major has helped broker progress toward peace in Northern Ireland, a considerable achievement. He can also be credited with overseeing a striking economic upturn. Economic growth is strong, exports are booming, and unemployment is at 8.5%, one of the lowest levels in the E.U. This robust performance is dampened only by a continued weakness...