Former prime minister Sir John Major has expressed delight after being awarded an honorary degree for his contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process.
Sir John received the Doctor of Laws honour from Queen's University Belfast for his public service and initiation of the peace process at a special event at the Palace of Westminster on Friday evening.
The work was continued after the Conservatives lost the 1997 general election by incoming prime minister Tony Blair, along with Mr Ahern, and culminated in the historic accord in 1998. Sir John said he was "deeply grateful" for "this prestigious honour". He added: "I am delighted that, in the 25 years since the peace process concluded with the Good Friday Agreement, life in Northern Ireland has been transformed - as have relationships between the north and south of the island of Ireland, and the British and Irish governments.
"This recognises the significant contribution and impact that Sir John has made not just in Northern Ireland, but right across society through his public service," he said.
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