Boris Johnson 'unreservedly' apologises for 'huge anguish' caused to Ballymuprhy families

The spokesperson said Mr Johnson restated his Government’s intention to deliver a way forward in Northern Ireland that 'focuses on reconciliation, delivers for victims of the Troubles and ends the cycle of reinvestigations.' File Picture

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has “apologised unreservedly” for the events that led to the deaths of 10 innocent civilians in Ballymurphy 50 years ago.

He made the apology on behalf of the UK Government during a phone call with Northern Ireland’s First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill.