John Hume

SDLP politician from Northern Ireland

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John Hume was an Northern Irish politician who served as the second Leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) from 1979 to 2001. A native of Derry, he was a founding member of the SDLP, and was co-recipient of the 1998 Nobel Peace Prize with David Trimble. He also served as a Member of the European Parliament and a Member of the UK Parliament, as well as a member of the Northern Ireland Assembly.

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N. Ireland peacemaker Hume is laid to rest Northern Ireland peacemaker John Hume was remembered for his unshakable commitment to non-violence at a small funeral on Wednesday. Joe Davies reports. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:19Published on August 5, 2020

Tributes paid as John Hume laid to rest Tributes have paid to SDLP leader John Hume, who was instrumental in achieving the Good Friday Agreement. Political figures including First Minister Arlene Foster, Deputy First Minister Michelle.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:38Published on August 5, 2020

John Hume ‘made peace visible during darkest moments’ Messages from former US president Bill Clinton, The Pope and the Dalai Llamawere read out at the funeral of John Hume. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:29Published on August 5, 2020

Northern Irish political leaders arrive for John Hume's funeral Northern Ireland's political leaders gather for the funeral of former SDLPleader John Hume in his native city. The Derry politician, feted around theworld as a peacemaker, died on July 3 aged 83 after.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:27Published on August 5, 2020

John Hume’s body makes final journey home Former SDLP leader and Nobel laureate John Hume has made his final journeyhome to his native Londonderry after his death earlier this week. His body wasbrought from Moville in Co Donegal 18 miles.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:17Published on August 4, 2020

John Hume hailed as Ireland’s Martin Luther King Current SDLP leader Colum Eastwood, who represents the Foyle seat Mr Hume heldfor two decades, said the island had lost its most significant andconsequential political figure of the 20th century. As he.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:00Published on August 3, 2020

John Hume, Northern Ireland peace maker, dies John Hume, a Roman Catholic architect of Northern Ireland's Good Friday peace agreement who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in ending 30 years of sectarian violence, has died at the age of 83... Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:38Published on August 3, 2020

Tony Blair pays tribute to John Hume's role in Northern Ireland Former prime minister Tony Blair, who was in office when the Good FridayAgreement was signed, described John Hume as "a political titan; a visionarywho refused to believe the future had to be the same.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:24Published on August 3, 2020

North Ireland leader John Hume passes away Tributes are being paid to the Nobel prize winner, and leading player in the Northern Ireland peace process. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:53Published on August 3, 2020

Gerry Adams: John Hume's role 'bigger than the peace process' Gerry Adams described John Hume’s role as “bigger than the peace process”. Theformer SDLP leader, who has died at 83, was one of the key architects of peacein Northern Ireland His participation.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:12Published on August 3, 2020

Tony Blair pays tribute to former SDLP leader John Hume Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has paid tribute to John Hume, who has died at the age of 83. The former SDLP leader was instrumental in achieving peace in Northern Ireland through the Good Friday.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:41Published on August 3, 2020

[CDATA[John Hume: Nobel laureate and former leader of Northern Ireland's SDLP has died]] [CDATA[]] Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:15Published on August 3, 2020

John Hume: Nobel laureate and former leader of Northern Ireland's SDLP has died Hume, a Catholic, is chiefly known for being a key figure in the Northern Ireland peace process, having insisted on the importance of holding talks with republican party Sinn Féin.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:15Published on August 3, 2020

Former SDLP leader John Hume dies at 83 Former SDLP leader John Hume has died at the age of 83. Mr Hume, who wasawarded the Nobel Peace Prize for efforts in forging the Good Friday Agreementin Northern Ireland, had suffered ill health for a.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:47Published on August 3, 2020

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John Hume funeral: Tributes paid to Northern Irish hero who 'never lost faith in peace' 'He focused on unity and peace, and giving that dignity to every person' Independent - Published on August 5, 2020
John Hume: Principled politician who put peace in Northern Ireland above all else Like so many, the Derryman took part in the civil rights protests and marches that began in 1968. Despite harassment and death threats from every side, he went on to form a party that eschewed violence.. Independent - Published on August 3, 2020
John Hume death: Northern Irish politician who won Nobel Peace price dies, aged 83 John Hume, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his part in bringing peace to Northern Ireland, has died aged 83. Independent - Published on August 3, 2020

Hume - the pivotal peacemaker in Northern Ireland As SDLP leader, John Hume played a major role in bringing about Northern Ireland's peace process. BBC News - Published on August 3, 2020
John Hume: Nobel Peace Prize winner dies aged 81 The former SDLP leader helped create the climate that brought an end to the Troubles in Northern Ireland. BBC News - Published on August 3, 2020