Jim McVeigh: 'We won't be intimidated by those threats'
Councillor Jim McVeigh has accused union politicians for failed leadership, saying they had allowed themselves to be 'led' by a small band of extremists.
He added that his party would respect British tradition, telling unionists that respect was 'not one way'.
– Jim McVeigh, West Belfast Sinn FéinWe won't be intimidated by those threats.
Their protests are pointless and they will have absolutely no impact on decisions that we take.
Police injured in Union flag row clashes
Twenty-nine police officers were injured during sectarian riots between republicans and loyalists in east Belfast today.
Union flag to rise for Duchess of Cambridge's birthday
The union flag will be raised at dawn over Belfast City Hall for the first time since the dispute began last month.
Shots fired during loyalist flag violence in Belfast
Police were attacked for a third night, with frontline officers reportedly coming under gunfire as new loyalist trouble erupted in Belfast.