Extract from a report written by John Holmes to Tony Blair, Friday 10 April 1998

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Suddenly, at about 1630, the picture changed again. Rumours reached us that, following the Prime Minister’s letter, and Clinton’s call, Trimble had taken renewed heart and called a vote, which he had narrowly won. This seemed too good to be true, but Trimble quickly rang to confirm that the way was now clear for the plenary to be held, and Mitchell arranged it for 1700.