Politicians back anti-war action on US planes

A GROUP of politicians backing anti-war protesters who face trial for damage to a US warplane have said they would support further direct action against American military aircraft.

TDs Aengus Ó Snodaigh of Sinn Féin, Independent Tony Gregory and Independent Senator David Norris said they would condone another attack aimed at grounding aircraft involved in the war in Iraq.

John Gormley TD of the Green Party and Independent TD Finian McGrath said protesters should consider chaining themselves to the aircraft instead.