""I unreservedly condemn the disgusting "Locals First" posters in Tandragee." She continued: "They're designed to intimidate and create fear, there is absolutely no place for this kind of hate in our society." She said the posters do not represent the attitudes of the majority of people living in the area. "Those behind them do not speak for our society. The people of Tandragee want to live in peace and with respect for all.""
""I have reported the matter to the police and will contact the Infrastructure and Justice Ministers to ensure a coordinated response." "Sinn Féin is committed to building a fair, inclusive society where everyone is valued and respected. Hate and division will not win.""
Posters reading 'Local Housing for Local People' were placed on lampposts across Tandragee; the date of placement is unknown. The posters have been condemned as designed to intimidate and create fear and as having no place in society. The posters are said not to reflect the attitudes of the majority in the area. Those responsible are described as not speaking for the community, with a clear desire expressed for residents to live in peace and with mutual respect. The matter has been reported to police and ministers will be contacted to coordinate a response. Sinn Féin commits to a fair, inclusive society and rejects hate; the PSNI has been contacted for comment.
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