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| Death of Martin McGuinness: reaction and tributes – politics live | Death of Martin McGuinness: reaction and tributes – politics live |
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| Colin Parry, whose son Tim died from his injuries after being caught up in an IRA bombing in Warrington town centre in 1993 has told the BBC the McGuiness he knew was “a quiet man of peace.” | |
| "I can only judge him as I found him, a quiet man totally committed to peace process." @ColinParryPeace on Martin McGuinness. @bbc5live | |
| 7.13am GMT | |
| 07:13 | |
| Henry McDonald | |
| The Derry-based leader of the rival nationalist party, the SDLP, said McGuinness’ “remarkable journey from paramilitarism to peace was a hallmark of the transformative effect of the peace process”. | |
| Colum Eastwood expressed his condolences to the McGuinness family adding: | |
| History will record his political career as a journey – one born in a tradition of violence but, in a testament to Martin’s character, that arrived at his true calling in politics, people and the art of persuasion. | |
| Those who knew him will know that his warm and affable nature undoubtedly made it easier to reach beyond his own political base. | |
| The generosity that he displayed in developing relationships with Ian Paisley and Peter Robinson demonstrated a rare gift that came as much from his personality as his politics. It is that gift which is needed in our politics at this moment. | |
| 7.06am GMT | |
| 07:06 | |
| Those in the UK are waking up to news that Martin McGuinness has died. Reactions will, of course, be mixed. | |
| This is from Kyle Paisley, a son of the late Ian Paisley, who as the DUP first minister of Northern Ireland had McGuinness as his deputy: | |
| 1/2 Very sorry to hear about the passing of Martin McGuinness.Look back with pleasure on the remarkable year he and my father... | |
| 2/2 spent in office together and the great good they did together. Will never forget his ongoing care for my father in his ill health. | |
| This from Alastair Campbell: | |
| So sad Martin McGuinness has died. Some will never forgive his past but without him there would be no peace. The man I knew was a great guy | |
| 6.58am GMT | |
| 06:58 | |
| Ireland’s president, Michael D Higgins, has issued a long statement on McGuinness’ death. You can read it at the Irish Times here, but here’s part of it: | |
| The world of politics and the people across this island will miss the leadership he gave, shown most clearly during the difficult times of the peace process, and his commitment to the values of genuine democracy that he demonstrated in the development of the institutions in Northern Ireland … | |
| His death leaves a gap that will be difficult to fill. May he rest in peace. | |
| 6.52am GMT | 6.52am GMT |
| 06:52 | 06:52 |
| One of the most remarkable – and unlikely – images of McGuinness’ political career came when he shook the hand of the Queen on her visit to Belfast in 2012. | One of the most remarkable – and unlikely – images of McGuinness’ political career came when he shook the hand of the Queen on her visit to Belfast in 2012. |
| As Anne McHardy writes in the Guardian obituary of McGuinness: | As Anne McHardy writes in the Guardian obituary of McGuinness: |
| The image of McGuinness, as deputy first minister of Northern Ireland, standing side by side with a smiling [Peter] Robinson, [Ian] Paisley’s successor as Democratic Unionist party leader and first minister, and shaking the Queen’s hand during her visit to Belfast in 2012, vividly portrayed not only how far McGuinness himself had developed over the years, but how far Northern Ireland had moved from the violence of 1968. | The image of McGuinness, as deputy first minister of Northern Ireland, standing side by side with a smiling [Peter] Robinson, [Ian] Paisley’s successor as Democratic Unionist party leader and first minister, and shaking the Queen’s hand during her visit to Belfast in 2012, vividly portrayed not only how far McGuinness himself had developed over the years, but how far Northern Ireland had moved from the violence of 1968. |
| The two met on a number of subsequent occasions, the last coming in June 2016 at Hillsborough Castle, when the Queen unveiled a portrait of herself. After a 20-minute private meeting McGuinness said: “I am an unapologetic Irish republican and I value very much the contribution Queen Elizabeth has made to the peace process and to reconciliation.” | The two met on a number of subsequent occasions, the last coming in June 2016 at Hillsborough Castle, when the Queen unveiled a portrait of herself. After a 20-minute private meeting McGuinness said: “I am an unapologetic Irish republican and I value very much the contribution Queen Elizabeth has made to the peace process and to reconciliation.” |
| 6.44am GMT | 6.44am GMT |
| 06:44 | 06:44 |
| In a statement, Sinn Féin said: | In a statement, Sinn Féin said: |
| It is with deep regret and sadness that we have learnt of the death of our friend and comrade Martin McGuinness, who passed away in Derry during the night. | It is with deep regret and sadness that we have learnt of the death of our friend and comrade Martin McGuinness, who passed away in Derry during the night. |
| He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. | He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. |
| McGuinness died overnight in Altnagelvin hospital. He had been diagnosed with a rare genetic disease caused by deposits of abnormal protein in his tissues and organs. | McGuinness died overnight in Altnagelvin hospital. He had been diagnosed with a rare genetic disease caused by deposits of abnormal protein in his tissues and organs. |
| 6.36am GMT | 6.36am GMT |
| 06:36 | 06:36 |
| Claire Phipps | Claire Phipps |
| Martin McGuinness, Northern Ireland’s former deputy first minister and ex-IRA chief of staff, has died at the age of 66. | Martin McGuinness, Northern Ireland’s former deputy first minister and ex-IRA chief of staff, has died at the age of 66. |
| Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams confirmed the death of his longtime political ally, saying on Tuesday morning: | Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams confirmed the death of his longtime political ally, saying on Tuesday morning: |
| Throughout his life, Martin showed great determination, dignity and humility and it was no different during his short illness. | Throughout his life, Martin showed great determination, dignity and humility and it was no different during his short illness. |
| He was a passionate republican who worked tirelessly for peace and reconciliation and for the reunification of his country. | He was a passionate republican who worked tirelessly for peace and reconciliation and for the reunification of his country. |
| On behalf of republicans everywhere we extend our condolences to Bernie, Fiachra, Emmettt, Fionnuala and Grainne, grandchildren and the extended McGuinness family. | On behalf of republicans everywhere we extend our condolences to Bernie, Fiachra, Emmettt, Fionnuala and Grainne, grandchildren and the extended McGuinness family. |
| We will have reaction to McGuinness’ death here, as well as the politics of the day when Andrew Sparrow takes over later. | We will have reaction to McGuinness’ death here, as well as the politics of the day when Andrew Sparrow takes over later. |