Sinn Féin Attends PSNI Graduation for the First Time

In a historic move, Sinn Féin leaders join PSNI graduation ceremony, marking a significant step towards community unity in Northern Ireland.

Sinn Féin's attendance at a PSNI graduation ceremony for the first time signifies a major shift in the party's approach towards the police service.
Michelle O'Neill, Sinn Féin's Stormont First Minister, and Gerry Kelly, a Sinn Féin MLA, attended the ceremony, highlighting the party's support for the PSNI.
The event marks a departure from Sinn Féin's previous reluctance to participate in PSNI ceremonies, aiming to boost Catholic representation in the police force.
PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher welcomed the attendance as a 'hugely positive gesture,' emphasizing the need for collaboration among political parties in Northern Ireland.
Critics and supporters alike view Sinn Féin's participation as overdue but necessary for fostering community support for the PSNI and encouraging broader recruitment.