Blair backs Trimble to return as First Minister

Tony Blair has expressed sorrow at David Trimble's resignation as Northern Ireland First Minister, but hopes he will regain the post.

Blair backs Trimble to return as First Minister
Sun, 01 Jul, 2001 - 10:29

Tony Blair has expressed sorrow at David Trimble's resignation as Northern Ireland First Minister, but hopes he will regain the post.

Mr Trimble's resignation took effect at midnight, the deadline for a significant move on IRA decommissioning.

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