McCartney sisters refuse to share stage with Thatcher

The campaigning sisters of a murdered Belfast man today refused to share a stage with former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

The campaigning sisters of a murdered Belfast man today refused to share a stage with former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

Claire and Catherine McCartney were both in London for the Women of the Year Awards.

But they declined an accolade when they discovered Baroness Thatcher was also being honoured.

They claimed she "inflicted injuries" on their country.

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