Monitor; All the News of the World: Mr Hague On Ireland
Reaction in Britain and Ireland to William Hague's attack on Tony Blair's handling of the Irish peace process
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.The Times
GOVERNMENT AND Opposition have different views about how far ministers can presume on their shadows' forbearance. The Prime Minister has made it clear that he feels William Hague's attack on government handling of the peace process undermines the peace process itself. It is important to note that his view is not shared in Northern Ireland, where even the most liberal Unionist voices applaud Mr Hague's intervention. The PM may, nevertheless, feel that his arduous search for a settlement in Ulster deserves better than the tone of the criticism mounted by Mr Hague.
Belfast Newsletter
IT IS all very well for Blair and Mowlam to criticise Mr Hague's attack on their handling of the most recent phase of the peace process but it is they who have stretched the integrity of the Agreement to the limit. New Labour seems to have lost sight of the reality, but in trying to achieve consent and consensus in Northern Ireland it must operate within parameters which can be supported by democrats and responsible citizens in other areas within its jurisdiction.
The Daily Telegraph
WHEN THINGS are going well for Mr Blair, he cannot dash too swiftly to Northern Ireland, with Alastair Campbell in tow. But when things are going badly, there is only abuse for the Conservatives and the abandonment of a colleague. For the first time, perhaps, we are viewing the PM in a real crisis. And what we see looks more like a rattled adolescent, dodging and ducking blame, than a man facing up to his responsibilities and obligations.
Irish News
MR HAGUE has yet to convince observers that his understanding of Irish issues goes beyond the superficial. At the same time, it has to be accepted that IRA actions in recent times have presented Hague and others with an opening they were unable to resist. It must be hoped that the Conservative leader will now demonstrate that his interest in Irish affairs is a lasting one, and that he is capable of making a positive contribution to the debate on political progress.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments