Adams attacks talks suspension

SINN FÉIN president Gerry Adams said it was time for British Prime Minister Tony Blair to refocus his attention on the peace process after he bitterly attacked the British and Irish Governments’ decision to suspend political talks following the Independent Monitoring Commission’s report.

Mr Adams strongly urged Mr Blair to refocus his attention on the peace process to prevent it being plunged into further crisis.

The talks, which were due to take place at Lancaster House in London next week, were aimed at finding a way to break the political stalemate.