Strike
The strike began on 15 May and continued to the 29 May, with the Northern Ireland Assembly prorogued the following day, rather than the new elections that had initially been demanded. The strike was interpreted as Ulster nationalism by Rees at it represented open defiance of the British government by loyalists and indeed some leaders, notably Barr did support long-term independence. However ultimately the issue did not enter into negotiations with the British government.
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Famous quotes containing the word strike:
“The first to strike will gain the upper hand.”
—Chinese proverb.
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—Samuel Fuller (b. 1911)
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