Sinn Fein has been prevented from taking part in talks. There is therefore an onus on all democrats to ensure that talks are inclusive. If we are to reach a just and lasting peace settlement on this island negotiations must also be credible, meaningful and effective. Negotiations therefore are an area of struggle for Irish republicans. Sinn Fein will enter any negotiations as an Irish republican party seeking national determination for the Irish people and an end to British rule.
Partition is wrong.
It is a failure of the past which must be put right. British policy in Ireland has manifestly failed. It is divisive and detrimental to the interests of all the people of Ireland. It is our view that an independent United Ireland achieved by agreement offers the best and most durable basis for peace and stability. An internal six county arrangement cannot work.