Tony Blair expressed regret for the Irish potato famine and for Britain's role in the slave trade.

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Some immigrants were survivors of disasters such as the Irish potato famine.

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Britain's prime minister, Tony Blair, recently spoke of his regrets about the British government's failures during the Irish potato famine in the 1840s.

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It is a paradox reminiscent of the Irish potato famine that in a population near starvation the demand for a staple goes up even as its price skyrockets.

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Historically, both the 19th century Irish Potato Famine and the Bengal Famine, in India, are hard lessons in what happens when we rely too much on a small range of species that are hit by disease.

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As wrong as it seems to devour an entire bowl of thrice-fried spiced fries mere steps from the Irish potato-famine memorial, the success of this simple dish is a reminder that North End Grill is all about the classics, executed with flair.

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The immediate purpose of the repeal of the Corn Laws was to help the Irish peasantry caught in the grip of the potato famine.

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Canadian food mogul Wallace McCain was the son of a potato seed exporter in New Brunswick, part of a long line of Irish farmers.

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