Political parties from the Six Counties met in London this week with British Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown, in relation to a British Government investment in a peace dividend. Meanwhile contacts between Sinn Féin and both the Irish and British Governments continued in relation to the restoration of political institutions following the negotiations at St Andrews. Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams met British Prime Minister Tony Blair in London on Wednesday and is due to meet Taoiseach Bertie Ahern. Free article