John Finucane: 'Gunmen fired shot after shot into the prone figure of my father - now it's time for the truth'

"My family's sole objective in our 35-year long campaign has been the truth. And it is just that which has kept us going, pushing against extraordinary adversity, and the full force of the British state."

"Since 2001, my family have been given commitment after commitment only to be given the next excuse for delay by successive British governments. That we now have a commitment from the new British government to hold a public inquiry is a significant milestone, and one which can now deliver truth and justice."

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