A statement issued on Wednesday said the Prime Minister had apologised and recognised the "huge anguish" the families of the victims had faced. Downing Street said: "The Prime Minister spoke to the First Minister and deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill, this afternoon. (Image: REUTERS)"The Prime Minister apologised unreservedly on behalf of the UK Government for the events that took place in Ballymurphy and the huge anguish that the lengthy pursuit of truth has caused the families of those killed." "The Prime Minister also congratulated the First Minister and deputy First Minister on Northern Ireland's progress in rolling out coronavirus vaccinations. "He extended an invitation for the First Minister and deputy First Minister to join a meeting to discuss Covid recovery."

Source: Daily Mirror May 12, 2021 16:34 UTC