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Hunger strike prisoner Bobby Sands wins IRA seat in by election
In Northern Ireland Sands, a 27 year old Catholic, defeats Harry West 30 492 to 29 046 in Fer managh and South Tyrone. He has not taken the oath of allegiance and vows to continue his 42 day hunger strike without resigning. Government says there will be no political status or special privileges for him. Protestant leader Ian Paisley claims Thatcher conspired with Haughey to weaken Protestants and accuses the prime minister of metal fatigue.
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