Bobby Sands Statue Row in Belfast
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 08:13 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
A row has erupted over a statue of Bobby Sands in Belfast after the council voted to 'reconsider' its decision. Danny Morrison, secretary of the Bobby Sands Trust, criticized the SDLP for abstaining during the vote.
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