"History says, don't hope
On this side of the grave.
But then, once in a lifetime
The longed-for tidal wave
Of justice can rise up,
And hope and history rhyme."
- Seamus Heaney
Difference is an accident of birth.
Difference is of the essence of humanity.
Respect for difference is the first and deepest principle of real peace.
Today, on John Hume’s 4th anniversary, his core belief is more important than ever.
I'm urging the UK government to prioritise lives over corporate profits. Backing a robust Pandemic Treaty is crucial to prevent the horrific inequality of Covid-19. Take action https://t.co/GCzsHAKS1f
The Embassy was delighted to host Troubles, Tragedy & Trauma @tttniuk and their guest speaker Professor @JonTonge, who gave a lecture on the Good Friday Agreement #GFA25
Tomorrow, we'll head to Parliament alongside other Christian groups to say that there's #NoFaithInFossilFuels.
See more about what's planned for the day ⤵️
https://t.co/CEykyD527o
This 3 minute clip from 2021 is still being widely shared. It's helpful if you want to understand how Gary Lineker feels about the issue of refugees, about his relationship with the BBC - and about the idea of the BBC telling him what he can and can't tweet.