Sinn Fein Sinn Féin -- Building an Ireland of Equals

Charles Kennedy leader of the British Liberal Democrats response

Reacting to the IRA's statement that they have formally ceased all armed campaigning, Liberal
Democrat leader Charles Kennedy MP said:

"This is a very significant step, and I welcome the IRA's recognition that the only way to
achieve peace in Northern Ireland is through democratic rather than violent means. The Northern
Irish authorities should build on the momentum of this announcement to spur forward the peace
process.

"However, the IRA must ensure that their deeds do indeed match up with their words."