Merlyn Rees4 April 1974
Announces in Parliament will continue policies of the previous Government
Great Britain · Government / Labour Party Government. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Announces in Parliament will continue policies of the previous Government
Northern Ireland is brought under direct rule from Westminster
The Northern Ireland Bill gets Royal consent & for Direct Rule from Westminster
Britain gives up on the Ulster talks and decides to retain rule in Northern Ireland indefinitely
The Eire Government drops its territorial claim to Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland returns to direct rule from London after the suspension of the local assembly following allegations of Irish Republican Army spying
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