Unionists and nationalists united in praise of John Hume

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Taoiseach Micheal Martin voiced similar tributes to John Hume on behalf of the UK and Irish governments

John Hume’s contribution to peace building in Northern Ireland has been hailed across the political spectrum on both sides of the Irish Sea.

Unionist and nationalists in the region were united in praise for his efforts to end decades of sectarian conflict, while British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Taoiseach Micheal Martin voiced similar tributes on behalf of the UK and Irish governments.