Natasha Butler

Human Rights Campaigner- Granddaughter of 38 year old Paddy Butler who was killed by the British Army on 9th July 72- in the Springhill/Westrock Massacre

[Natasha Butler @90ButlerNatasha]

The truth will no longer remain in the darkness.
Our loved ones are shining the light brightly to lead the way for the inquest verdict into their deaths tomorrow.
We remember Margaret, David, John, Paddy and Fr Noel.
We carry you always in our hearts.

[Naomi Long MLA @naomi_long]

Respect to the Springhill families who today, finally, got the apology and recognition they deserved, and reacted with such grace. I cannot imagine how difficult this has been.

Credit also to @10DowningStreet and @hilarybennmp for handling this respectfully.

[Natasha Butler @90ButlerNatasha]

@Toibin1 Thank you for everything you have done for our families and advocating on our behalf. We will be forever grateful

[Natasha Butler @90ButlerNatasha]

@SiobhanMc80 Thank you for your kind words as always. It's been a long road but we finally achieved the recognition our loved ones deserve x

[Natasha Butler @90ButlerNatasha]

@OMuirighSols Thank you for advocating for us so fearless and for believing in our case. Without the hard work and dedication we wouldn't have achieve the legal vindication. Thank you for the countless hours, meetings and words of encouragement. We will never be able to repay you.

[Natasha Butler @90ButlerNatasha]

@StrayBulletsRUC Thank you for your kind words and your unwavering support throughout the years. It has really meant the world to me. Your kindness could never be repayed ♥️

[Natasha Butler @90ButlerNatasha]

@moneillsf On behalf of the Butler family, thank you very for much your kind words. It hasbeen a very long and emotional journey to get to this point. We never gave up ♥️

[Natasha Butler @90ButlerNatasha]

After 54 years, our family finally received an official apology from the British PM Sir Keir Starmer for the death of my grandfather, Patrick Butler, at Springhill in 1972.

Nothing can undo the loss or the pain we have carried for more than five decades, but this acknowledgement matters and means a great deal to us.

Today marks the final step of our campaign journey for truth and acknowledgement. We can finally begin to heal as a family with his good name restored.

[Northern Ireland Office @NIOgov]

Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer has issued an apology on behalf of the UK government following the findings of the Springhill Inquest.

[Ó Muirigh Solicitors @OMuirighSols]

📢 Springhill Inquest families welcome apology by British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer 👇

[Michelle O’Neill @moneillsf]

I want to pay tribute to the families of those murdered in the Springhill/Westrock massacre by the British army who for more than five decades have campaigned for truth, justice and acknowledgement.

Despite obstacles, challenges and setbacks, they never gave up and never gave in.

Their dignity and resilience over the past 53 years has been nothing short of extraordinary.

The recent vindication in the courts, along with today’s apology by the British Prime Minister, stands as a testament to the families’ perseverance.

Today belongs to the victims of the Springhill/Westrock massacre, to their families, and to the people of West Belfast who stood shoulder to shoulder with them throughout this long and hard journey.

[Stephen Nolan @StephenNolan]

Springhill killings: We have truth - now time to apologise

https://t.co/blEA99xncZ

[Natasha Butler @90ButlerNatasha]

@StephenNolan Stephen thank you for handling this interview so sensitively and with so much empathy. Harry is such a wonderful person. He is truly remarkable

[Stephen Nolan @StephenNolan]

We received letters of condolence from mother’s of British soldiers – and malicious letters calling my sister IRA scum

Harry Gargan, brother of innocent 13 year old Margaret Gargan who was killed by British Army in Springhill in 1972

[Natasha Butler @90ButlerNatasha]

I'm so beyond proud of Harry Gargan 💓

[Stephen Nolan @StephenNolan]

Step up and apologise - Harry Gargan to Secretary of State and British government over Springhill shootings

[Peadar Tóibín TD @Toibin1]

The Taoiseach, in reply to my question in the Dáil, stated that there should be an apology from the British government in relation to the Springhill Massacre.

5 people; 3 children, a father and a priest were killed by the British Army.

Will @hilarybennmp do the right thing?

[Natasha Butler @90ButlerNatasha]

@jni_1972 @StephenNolan @BBCNolan @bbcradioulster @BBCSounds He should correct that I noticed that too when I listened as full facts regarding sensitive matters are vitally important

[Natasha Butler @90ButlerNatasha]

@jni_1972 @StephenNolan @BBCNolan @bbcradioulster @BBCSounds She was killed 9th July 1972. That was Margaret’s date of birth.

[Natasha Butler @90ButlerNatasha]

@BaronoftheMaine Thank you for your beautiful words. I whole heartedly agree. I pray for every single family member who has had to live with the tragic and traumatic circumstances of the loss of their loved ones they were all loved and missed. I hope for healing for everyone. You are so kind

[Natasha Butler @90ButlerNatasha]

@Steven150072 @annie_mcginley In fact 4 of his granddaughters went on to become nurses and one a counsellor

[Natasha Butler @90ButlerNatasha]

@Steven150072 @annie_mcginley No they didn't. Neither was my granda a member of any unlawful organisation