Law and Order

IRA-Linked Leftist Politicians Accused of Hypocrisy over Belfast Riots

Left-wing politicians and media figures on both sides of the Irish Sea are facing accusations of hypocrisy over their strident condemnation of the recent riots in Belfast after having defended political violence when the causes matched with their own, such as the decades-long conflict in Northern Ireland known as The Troubles.

ATHLONE, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald (L) is embraced by