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08/01/2018
Sinn Fein Suspends Barry McElduff For Three Months
Sinn Fein has suspended Barry McElduff for three months after he posted a video of himself with a Kingsmill loaf on his head on the anniversary of the 1976 Kingsmill massacre.
The West Tyrone MP was severely criticised for posting the video on social media.
In a statement Mr McElduff said: "Although I genuinely meant no offence, I accept that my actions were ill-judged and, while unintended, caused deep and unnecessary hurt and pain to the Kingsmill families.
"I apologise unreservedly for this.
"In recognising the serious consequences of my actions, I fully accept the party's decision to suspend me from all party activity for a period of three months."
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The West Tyrone MP was severely criticised for posting the video on social media.
In a statement Mr McElduff said: "Although I genuinely meant no offence, I accept that my actions were ill-judged and, while unintended, caused deep and unnecessary hurt and pain to the Kingsmill families.
"I apologise unreservedly for this.
"In recognising the serious consequences of my actions, I fully accept the party's decision to suspend me from all party activity for a period of three months."
(CD/MH)
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