British Apology for Famine Welcomed
- Share via
The Irish Times typified the reaction to a weekend statement from new British Prime Minister Tony Blair by giving front-page coverage to Blair’s acceptance of British blame for the Irish potato famine 150 years ago--the first such acknowledgment of his country’s role in prolonging the famine. “Those who governed in London at the time failed their people through standing by while a crop failure turned into a massive human tragedy,” Blair said in a message read by Irish actor Gabriel Byrne at a weekend rock festival in Millstreet, 150 miles southwest of Dublin.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
