Loyalist paramilitary initiative - have we heard it all before? #BBCNolan

Oct 14, 2015, 08:58 AM

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Northern Ireland's three biggest loyalist paramilitary groups have issued a joint declaration, condemning criminality. In a new initiative, the UDA, UVF and the Red Hand Commando also vowed to make a meaningful contribution to improving their communities. Their announcement followed the launch of a new loyalist community council at an event attended by Tony Blair's former chief of staff Jonathan Powell. The launch was held on the 21st anniversary of the loyalist ceasefire in October 1994. UKIP MLA David McNarry has been closely involved in this initiative, he spoke to Stephen this morning