At the time, the British Government were in secret peace talks with Irish republicans, while John Hume was in discussions with Gerry Adams.

Source: https://wearetyrone.com/entertainment/award-winning-play-set-in-the-troubles-comes-to-ranfurly-house/

He finished by quoting John Hume, who said: “When people are divided the only solution is agreement.”

Source: https://sluggerotoole.com/2023/10/10/building-anew-sharing-lessons-of-transition-in-germany-and-ireland/

The Green Party leader Eamon Ryan said: “President Metsola mentioned John Hume appropriately.

Source: https://www.derryjournal.com/news/politics/roberta-metsola-says-great-european-irishman-john-hume-embodied-european-values-4016527

The late John Hume with Bill Clinton and Mayor, John Kerr in Shipquay Street in 1995.

Source: https://www.derryjournal.com/news/politics/roberta-metsola-says-great-european-irishman-john-hume-embodied-european-values-4016527

They include a number of people who have since died such as former Northern Ireland Secretary Mo Mowlam, former UUP leader Lord Trimble, former SDLP leader John Hume, former Sinn Fein vice president Martin McGuinness and former PUP leader David Ervine.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2023/04/14/video-portraits-of-belfastgood-friday-agreement-leaders-provoke-tears/