The first which can be made about Callaghan's speech is that it was made out of a sense of hopelessness. 'I fear we JUSt conclude that Northern Ireland is in almost total stalemate, both politically and militarily. le observed. 'Does anyone that dual policy of direct rule com firmness will result in Northern Ireland emerging permanently - I utter the word permanently years torment', he asked.
Every plan or scheme that Britain has but tor ward has been criticised and... ended in the waste paper basket', he noted.
This is very true. and has been the case for some time. What is important is that a politician of Callaghan's high standing in ruling class circles is now prepared to openly come out and admit as much. Moreover, the Daily Mirror quickly endorsed Callaghan's plan.
That shows how deep the crisis is for Britain in For Callaghan's suggestion James Callaghan — will his plan bring peace or jobs to th PEACE JOBS-FREEDOM