Ford says rallies show peace will prevail

3.02.00pm GMT Wed 11th Mar 2009

David Ford MLA attends the ICTU-organized Peace Rally outside Belfast City Hall

Alliance Leader David Ford MLA today attended the ICTU organised peace rally at City Hall in Belfast. He said the rallies showed that the public and politicians will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder and protect peace.

David Ford said: "The protests show the sheer strength of feeling against these evil acts.

"People have spoken with one voice. This is a new Northern Ireland. People want peace, and over the past few days have shown they also want a united community.

"To overcome these elements politicians and the community must continue to stand together. We must show leadership and show that Northern Ireland will never let this small number of individuals destabilise this region."