Its main impact is to hand unionism, and the DemocraticUnionistParty (DUP) in particular, a culture war battleground so safe it is more of a playground, fittingly enough ...Unionists have been ridiculing this ever since.
The book is particularly interesting because its author is from a unionist background. Unfortunately for the author, there is little in the book that would entice unionists to “join the conversation”, ...
Bacik’s speech will reinforce a growing sense among unionists since Brexit that nationalism unilaterally rewrites the Belfast Agreement once it feels empowered to do so. However, the speech will only upset unionists who noticed it.
... the Traditional UnionistVoice ... Dithering over the inauguration has offended nationalists, embarrassed moderate unionists, yet left hardline unionists unsatisfied with its stalling and excuse-making.