John McDonnell was threatened with expulsion from the Labour Party, after he had praised & honoured the IRA at the annual 'Bobby Sands commemoration', held by the Wolfe Tone Society.
But who and what are they? 1/7
But who and what are they? 1/7
The Wolfe Tone society was named in honour of an 18th century Irish revolutionary & functions as Sinn Fein's front.
Bobby Sands was an IRA terrorist who died after his hunger strike (1981). Sands & other dead terrorists are considered martyrs & commemorated by the IRA. 2/7
Bobby Sands was an IRA terrorist who died after his hunger strike (1981). Sands & other dead terrorists are considered martyrs & commemorated by the IRA. 2/7
According to McDonnell he was a regular speaker at the IRA's Sands commemoration, from the 1980s onwards.
He spoke at the bi-centennial in 98 when he condemned the Tories & Unionists for daring to make 'release of prisoners conditional on the decommissioning of weapons.' 3/7
He spoke at the bi-centennial in 98 when he condemned the Tories & Unionists for daring to make 'release of prisoners conditional on the decommissioning of weapons.' 3/7
It's not just McDonnell of course, Corbyn was at Wolfe Tone Sands commemoration event when he did his minute's silence in 1988.
Corbyn now claims he commemorated all those who died - Liar.
"I'm happy to commemorate all those who died fighting for an independent Ireland" 4/7
Corbyn now claims he commemorated all those who died - Liar.
"I'm happy to commemorate all those who died fighting for an independent Ireland" 4/7
It was at the annual Wolfe Tone society dinner dance (!) that IRA/Sinn Fein honoured McDonnell for all his support with a 'Hunger strike memorial plaque' presented by Gerry Kelly.
Kelly recalled 'how vital the support' from sympathisers was to him and other 'POWs'. 5/7
Kelly recalled 'how vital the support' from sympathisers was to him and other 'POWs'. 5/7
That's the same Gerry Kelly who was given two life sentences for his part in this IRA murder and bombing campaign in 1973.
The plaque still takes pride of place in McDonnell's office. 6/7
The plaque still takes pride of place in McDonnell's office. 6/7
Tomorrow, how did McDonnell respond to calls for his expulsion for his honouring and praising the bombs and bullets of the IRA?
'Why I stood up for Bobby Sands: Expulsion would be an odd reward for telling hard truths'
Traitor. 7/7
'Why I stood up for Bobby Sands: Expulsion would be an odd reward for telling hard truths'
Traitor. 7/7
