US president Bill Clinton overruled his advisor, newly released records show.

Mr Adams also said that while he does not believe a united Ireland is inevitable, he regards the historic peace deal as a stepping stone towards it.

The UK’s then-prime minister told John Bruton of his concerns about being seen to give into Sinn Féin demands

A newly released confidential document shows former prime minister Boris Johnson claimed in 1996 that British would beat the IRA eventually.

Mr Major wrote in a letter to The Telegraph that it ‘will be profoundly hurtful to a family who are still grieving’