Angry reactions to 'Stakeknife' claims

There have been various political reactions in the North to claims that the British Army received reports from a high-ranking IRA informer for 20 years.

There have been various political reactions in the North to claims that the British Army received reports from a high-ranking IRA informer for 20 years.

The Ulster Unionists say such operations were key to defeating the paramilitaries, while the SDLP is calling for a public inquiry.

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