Blair tried to shape Adams' IRA disarmament speech in 2003, but key details remained unclear.

Newly unsealed documents show that in 2003, Tony Blair attempted to influence a speech by Gerry Adams on IRA disarmament. Blair sought clarity on three questions regarding the IRA's stance after their initial statement. Despite extensive discussions, Blair's exact wording did not appear in Adams' final speech. The Irish side found responses to two questions clear but deemed the response to ongoing IRA activities lacking in precision.

December 27, 2024
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