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Redmond O'Neill (8 February 1954 – 21 October 2009) was a British political activist. Born in London to a family from Tipperary, O'Neill studied at Sussex University, where he joined the Trotskyist International Marxist Group (IMG).〔Ken Livingstone, (Redmond O'Neill obituary ), ''The Guardian'', 27 October 2009〕 One faction in the IMG later became Socialist Action, and O'Neill was recognised as its leader. Under his leadership, the group opposed the Gulf War and founded the Anti-Racist Alliance.〔Andrew Murray, "(''Morning Star'' obituary for O'Neill" ), ''Morning Star'', 27 October 2009〕 In 1987, O'Neill met Labour Party politician Ken Livingstone, and subsequently became his main advisor on Irish issues. In the 1990s, he met and married Kate Hudson, who later became the Chair of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. In 2000, he was appointed as Mayor of London Ken Livingstone's deputy chief of staff, responsible for transport, trade union relations, public affairs and editing ''The Londoner'' newsletter. He launched a major celebration of St Patrick's Day in London in 2002,〔 took the lead on congestion charging,〔 and developed links with Hugo Chavez, exchanging transport expertise for cheap fuel.〔George Galloway, ("Galloway pays tribute to Redmond O'Neill" ), ''Socialist Unity''〕 O'Neill's role in Socialist Action was widely reported in the press in advance of the London mayoral election, 2008, with the ''Sunday Times'' describing allegations that the group remained active as suggesting "Marxist infiltration". A former member of the organisation claimed that O'Neill had operated under the pseudonym "Lark".〔Jonathan Oliver, ("Ken Livingstone's aides 'in secret Marxist cell'" ), ''Sunday Times'', 20 January 2008〕 Following O'Neill's death, at the age of 55, Gerry Adams described him as a "very dedicated and energetic supporter of Irish reunification, of the peace process and of justice and equality campaigns",〔Dave Hill, ("Redmond O'Neill" ), ''guardian.co.uk''〕 the Foreign Minister of Venezuela called him "an intimate friend, a companion in the fight for equality and justice".〔Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, (Foreign Secretary Announcement on death of O'Neill )〕 Ma Hui, deputy head of the international department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China referred to his efforts "to promote and encourage better understanding and mutually beneficial cooperation between Beijing and London".〔 (Ma Hui, Deputy Director General International Department Central Committee Communist Party of China, on O'Neill's death )〕 Cuba's UK Ambassador said O'Neill "will forever be remembered as an example of dedication to the anti-imperialist struggle".〔(Cuban Ambassador to the UK, Rene J. Mujica Cantelar, on death of O'Neill )〕 Member of Parliament John McDonnell stated that "Redmond's contribution to our movement will be remembered with immense respect."〔(John McDonnell, MP on O'Neill's death )〕 On 24 October 2009 the demonstration in Trafalgar Square against Britain's involvement in Afghanistan held a minute's silence marking O'Neill’s death.〔(Jeremy Corbyn MP "Remembering a fine comrade" in the Morning Star )〕 ==References== 〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Redmond O'Neill」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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