LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

John Major launches business initiative in Northern Ireland

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

13 Dec 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:01:43

Description

Steve Wright reports on an initiative launched at the Europa Hotel in Belfast by UK Prime Minister, John Major urging business executives from around the world to invest in Northern Ireland, following the IRA ceasefire and the talks between Government officials and Sinn Fein. US Commerce Secretary, Ron Brown backed the PM, praising him for his role in bringing peace to the province. The two men have been speaking at a dinner to open an investment forum designed to capitalise on the IRA and loyalist ceasefires. However, the event was boycotted by Sinn Fein members. Includes excerpt from John Major’s speech.

Contributors

John Major; Steve Wright

Keywords

Northern Ireland; UK; Business; Sinn Fein; Investment; Prime ministers; Belfast; Awareness-raising campaigns; Europa Hotel; Ron Brown (US politician)

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