Northern Irish Unionism - Time for a New Settlement?

[@hysemblack1716]

Mike Nesbitt , one balanced-as-f*ck Unionist. He's a breath of fresh air.

[@LifeInStone]

I’m a southern nationalist I’d vote for Mike Nesbitt.

[@precision2190]

@@LifeInStone Lmao same

[@nigelmurphy6761]

@@LifeInStone same here. he talks a lot of sense.

[@waltertaylor44]

I was never a fan of Alex when he was leader of the SNP but I really enjoy his interviews. He gives his guests time to speak and develop points and seems to go into the interview with an open mind. Makes a pleasant change from most interviewers in this day and age.

[@tomoshea7230]

Can't believe I've heard a unionists speaking common sense I'd nearly vote for him myself ,well done Mike Nesbitt

[@brianmcgovern6207]

Mike did say one word that summed up unionist s..... FRIENDLESS....

[@fearnothing3798]

Mike Nesbitt for Irish President . Couldn't care less if his Unionist the man is a breath of fresh air and would make an unbelievable president if it was ever to happen.

[@nolans11]

I'm from Dublin. I think the whole of Ireland is far worse off for not having Mike Nesbitt as leader of the UUP. I really like listening to him speak. He would be a great addition at Dail Eireann.

[@setyeva0]

My thoughts exactly. 👍

[@nigelmurphy6761]

Definately. He'd have been brilliant in the Dail.

[@davidwalters4906]

Stay of them pills son with that pish good lad

[@cheiftain732]

Unionist united could hold great power in a dail too

[@patlynch9969]

@@cheiftain732 everyone in the north should have a vote in the Dail.

[@stephenkane1074]

I must say, I found Mike Nesbitt quite insightful.

[@TheShepTV]

Wow, Mike Nesbitt, how have we not heard more from you before now? Wise, considered and not at all a slippery eel

[@gw8147]

I'm from the Republic and have the upmost respect for Mike Nesbitt, he speaks with great balance and vision.

[@emlynpatterson7576]

Yet you don’t mention the Irish years before saying “a catholic government for the catholic people”

[@johnnyjr.b9015]

I’ve a lot of time for Nesbit. He sticks to the facts, no matter how hard they are to face up to.

[@karlosdeevs]

couldn't agree more. I-mean you almost knew that in the trump fact era, the dup guys would jump on the bandwagon of alternative facts n'all.. so now folks like edwin poots, jeff donaldson, paisley jr., and arlene foster will run this kind of fodder through the mill

[@kieransavage3835]

And the Republic of Ireland don’t want ......Northern Ireland......They prefer the dream version of a United Ireland....

[@FPSIreland2]

kieran savage speak for yourself

[@karlosdeevs]

@@kieransavage3835 if it ever does come to a u.i, it'll be something inbetween the realm of both entities.. I just don't see any other outcome. Cuz in the end (if it ever does) each side's gonna have to give it's share for a pain-staking peace deal as a 'one entity'

[@williampatrickfagan7590]

Hard to trip up person when they do tell lies.

[@TheDominionOfElites]

Wow, he sounds like a realist rather than an ideological unionist. I’m a republican pro-United Ireland and I can’t disagree with anything he’s said so far, 15 mins in.

[@o-o2399]

26+6=32

[@michaelb634]

@@o-o2399 26+6=1

[@johndoe-ss9bz]

@@o-o2399 :: I support the SDLP and a United Ireland.

[@carlosa643]

As a Republican I have a great deal of respect for Mike Nesbitt

[@nigelmurphy6761]

same here

[@williampatrickfagan7590]

Any reunification would mean a new constitution with Unionist input. A new National Anthem. Unionists must be made welcome with immediate investment in the North of Ireland as a demonstration of intent to remove any inequality in N.Ireland.

[@shamrockgerry]

Reunification of Ireland 🇮🇪 is coming. Time clock is ticking down to it.. Unity for Irish people

[@kieransavage3835]

Did you mean,unity for all the people in N Ireland...?

[@shamrockgerry]

@@kieransavage3835 all of people i. Ireland on the island of Ireland ☘️

[@kieransavage3835]

A lot of people are quite happy with the status quo and I mean Catholic as well as others.Leave well enough alone,who needs the upset.Answer please.

[@kieransavage3835]

@@shamrockgerry Did you do geography at school ...???

[@shamrockgerry]

Yes maybe so 20 years ago... But then this is not about orange and green. Its about all island structure.. In medical* and Environment*.. Sports arts music science and technology.. Employment tourism ( we are no long Irish Republic... We are under European Union rule.. Northern Ireland voted to remain.. A European government will fund a Unity of Ireland and its Economic development.. To which is part management of reunification to which unionist communities in north east of the island see Economic improvement in there farming and industrial development not just for them but for all of us on the island of Ireland ☘️

[@petergreen2552]

Unionism is dead in the water. Their share of the NI vote shrinks by the year. It's only a matter of time before the Nationalist vote breaches the 50% barrier. When the Scots vote to leave the Union,why would the people of NI want to remain in it?

[@joprocter4573]

No leaders in republic

[@briankelly8297]

Northern Ireland was never meant to be a long term solution and once again a political situation created by Britain like (Israel and Palestine). The Tories actions with the Irish sea board show that they are trying to move away from the Union. A United Ireland doesn't have to mean a Republican lead Sinn Fein Ireland, it can be a pragmatic thing for growth.

[@ProfileP246]

No it doesn’t work, Protestants in the south were badly persecuted, that’s why they needed a Protestant state.But no not even allowed to have that.

[@maskellmaolseachlainn6347]

@@ProfileP246 I'm from County Cavan - I grew up with Protestant neighbours (literally across the road) in the 1960s and '70s. We hung out together. We fished the River Inny together. We laughed and lived together. We attended weddings and funerals together. It wasn't all smooth sailing but day-to-day we got along just fine. And if you look at Dublin and southeast Ireland, I think you'll find your claim is not only outdated but risible. As for a Protestant state - the retreating British of the time drew lines on maps across their shrinking empire (not to protect people as they never ever cared about people) to save face. And they left the inevitable problems of segregation for future generations: see, e.g., India/Pakistan; Israel/Palestine; Ireland/Northern Ireland, etc ... history is replete with evidence that imperialists care noting about you or your 'union'. As a Cavan man, I hope one day to see all of us build a new Ireland - a place that reflects each and every person who lives on this island.

[@ProfileP246]

@@maskellmaolseachlainn6347 Oh aye, it take it you haven't read Buried Lives by Robin Bury then eh?

[@tailofbud2399]

@@maskellmaolseachlainn6347 It's really tedious being lumped in with imperialists and wrongdoers of the past because of where one is born. The British establishment and the British people are quite separate entities. The streets of London are not paved with gold, my friend.

[@maskellmaolseachlainn6347]

​@@tailofbud2399 None of us can escape our history. However, we can all try and learn from it to make a better future. And I know all too well that the British establishment and its people are completely different. Some of my dearest friends are English. I live with an Englishwoman!!

[@Iguazu65]

This is the first time in my life I have heard a balanced NI political viewpoints. All the more impressive is how erudite it was given how complex the history and society consideration are. Nesbitt is right that NI has been cast out somewhat by a resurgent English nationalism and Brexit. By the same token, it is not a given either that the people of the Irish Republic want an United ireland at any cost. There are big challenges to consider. It needs to work on all levels and that will take time for collective belief systems to shift to a normality that bases the future more than the past.

[@lochlainnmacneill2870]

I have been Mason for over 50 years. The bane of Scottish Independence is the Orange Men.

[@rayjacques8850]

Very interesting and seemingly inclusive thinking from Nesbitt. Change seems somewhat inevitable and there's no reason why it can't be carved out consensually. Shannon is truly tactical and out of his depth on strategic foresight, just as Nesbitt cautioned.

[@Bustedflat51042]

Mike Nesbitt, I could listen to him all day long. I thought the UUP were going somewhere when he was leader but I suppose not everyone could see the big picture.

[@itsme-sn5gi]

What's wrong with the UUP?

[@Bustedflat51042]

@@itsme-sn5gi I am sick of the flag waving parties. I have decided to stay away from them for good. I will not vote if I am not happy with the non flag waving parties.

[@fenianlewis]

@@Bustedflat51042 SDLP aren't really a flaf waving party, it's just a chunk of their voters wave flags. But you should read into their policy. Sinn Féin in the Republic are good as well, there's just too much reliance on the constitutional issue North.

[@Bustedflat51042]

@@fenianlewis Yes I have to agree with what you say about the SDLP. But I would still consider them for my vote and Alliance as my party of choice for now.

[@kenscott8281]

Congratulations on rightly clearing your name Alex. Your absence from frontline politics has been Scotland's loss that hopefully when you're ready again you'll resume.

[@gerrycoogan6544]

I gladly second that, Ken.

[@madyin3509]

@Sammy seal Campbell For what? For SNP members making up false accusations about him and lying nicola Sturgeon herself lying in court? Have you been living under a rock the past 4 months?

[@Dabhach1]

@@madyin3509 Sammy thinks he should be in jail because he's not a unionist.

[@pietrowideshutfurfaro9900]

@@madyin3509 lol what bollocks

[@madyin3509]

@@pietrowideshutfurfaro9900 Bollocks? You do realise she’s been in court all week for breaking the ministerial code by lying to court over the Alex salmon case a couple of years ago, and you can literally watch the hearings online, there’s multiple sources of evidence against, Nicola, her husband and 5 SNP members. It’s not bollocks ya clown

[@gavindoyle692]

Mike Nesbitt is surprisingly calm and rational. As he so clearly points out, the Unionist community has been very poorly served by the DUP.

[@papi8659]

Mike Nesbitt is spot on. He sees it all perfectly .

[@barrylyons9296]

Absolute brilliance from Mike Nesbitt, spot on with everything.

[@scottishbombolini7794]

Hat's off to Mike Nesbitt, we could all be doing with more of his like.

[@xtrailz]

Why are these dinosaurs so hung up on religion and popes? Move on, for Gods sake (pun intended)

[@xIBEASTYFUNK]

Because we've been doing it for thousands of years

[@corkboy4523]

It goes far deeper than just religion.

[@murpho999]

Maybe you should watch it again and listen to how he said that Ireland is no longer ruled by the Pope.

[@corkboy4523]

Mike Nesbitt is by far the most articulate,intelligent, reasonable unionist I’ve ever heard speak. Hopefully him and more like him from all sides will come to the forefront in the north and bring the province into the 21st century, regardless of what form that may take.

[@edwardbradbury8559]

The uup man hit the nail on the head

[@dannyboy5517]

Mike Nesbitt You could deal with a man like that

[@dmcg6074]

Mile Nesbit is the most pleasant, logical and insightful unionist I've ever seen..actually surprised. Would love to hear more from him. He doesn't even have a miserable face!

[@Swift-mr5zi]

This is actually very well made, good job.

[@frankie7529]

Yes really good. I've never seen this channel before. Really good quality.

[@kenlandon6130]

If a United Ireland ever comes they should consider making Nesbitt the first President as an olive branch to the Unionists.

[@shamrockgerry]

Orange unionists rule is dead. Its gone. They had there chance... Time for all island government of Ireland

[@itsme-sn5gi]

Even if there was a united Ireland you can be sure it won't be the end of Northern Ireland. NI would still have its own parliament and largely self governed. Except IF it did happen the over government would be in Dublin instead of London. Even at that I would imagine Dublin would have far less power than London ever did...

[@conorfields506]

Irish people to govern irish people I love how uneducated people act like they know it

[@desmondgallagher5648]

@@itsme-sn5gi An interesting view of the outcome, However not realistic and not something that the capital Dublin would tolerate. What you are invisaging is a 2 state country. Ireland is not Hong Kong.

[@itsme-sn5gi]

@@desmondgallagher5648 couldn't see that happening. Westminster would not agree to that nor would the unionist majority of Northern Ireland

[@desmondgallagher5648]

@@itsme-sn5gi The Unionist community are a minority group now.

[@mikehanafin8543]

Free ireland

[@Paul-sh5nq]

Why is the DUP so afraid of United Ireland? I'm an Irish Nationalist and you the Unionist community are very welcome to live here in a post Ireland United if it ever comes to be. To the Unionist Community, the Island of Ireland is your home now and there's no point in leaving now as your views need to be HEARD and NOT IGNORED ....

[@allanelliot9234]

Do you think protestants would have civil and religious liberty in a united Ireland?

[@Paul-sh5nq]

@@allanelliot9234 I would listen to them and give them their voice. Ireland needs peace and reconciliation. NOT THE OPPOSITE.

[@johnoriordan7419]

@@allanelliot9234 of course they would, any body I know does not care about what religion someone is

[@eughrologh]

@@memetopia5130 hilarious comment.

[@eughrologh]

@@memetopia5130 I've no time for SF because of their nationalism. Your comment is hilarious as you are banging a drum for some completely irrelevant parties. The only right wing nationalist party of any relevance on the island of Ireland are the DUP. We don't need any more of that nonsense.

[@geraldwalsh6489]

How about a loose all Ireland Scotland alliance inside the EU,outside the UK?? Just suggesting,dont get worried

[@patlynch9969]

New Dal Riada?

[@horgan09]

Nesbitt speaks nothing but sense...

[@marykinsella190]

Is is not better to be friends with unionist that trying to take thei idnery away we have to want unity together mary kinsella

[@brianmcmanus7213]

Unionists are terrified that they will be treated the way they treated the nationalists for hundreds of years in a United Ireland, TIOCFAIDH AR LA.

[@johndoe-ss9bz]

A United Ireland could open the door for a New Ireland becoming a member of the commonwealth for economic reasons.

[@patlynch9969]

Commonwealth entry would more likely have to come first.

[@KizzieWiz]

I watch Alex,s shows every week. They are really interesting. He allows his guests to talk (take note Andrew Neil!).

[@simonpollard8688]

From myself, unionists are my friends, my sisters and brothers, my Irish family . lets bring Ireland forward .

[@colmmcdonnell6256]

They probably hate you if you want a United ireland.

[@sallyjoy803]

Mr.Nesbitt is a very smart man he has a great insight with regard to a very difficult Island

[@fxdify8254]

as a republican its honestly brilliant that unionists like mike nesbitt are still here who doesn't have his eyes in the 1920s

[@6Tghma]

United Ireland is inevitable 🇮🇪

[@marcelocrespo5882]

Its looks like irish reunificación Is close

[@aaronduffy2901]

@Jack The Film Fanatic why wouldnt we? genuine question

[@gloin10]

@Jack The Film Fanatic "Do we really want a United Ireland under the E.U?" Given the demographics of Northern Ireland(NI), the constitutional realities imposed by the Good Friday Agreement, and Brixit, what other options do you have to offer? And please cease with the "...under the E.U..." nonsense. The Republic of Ireland(RoI), in the same way as the UK used to be, is a MEMBER of the EU, with the same voice, vote and limited veto in the European Council, representation in the European Parliament slightly greater than its population would strictly justify, and its own Commissioner. In the event of Irish unification, NI would AUTOMATICALLY become part of the EU.

[@robertomeara3469]

@@monty0289 really close now😂

[@aengusryan5948]

@Yelaa Bob Actually it's up to The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, he has some very vague guidelines under which he can call a border poll. There have been several attempts to get Westminster to clarify the language used, but to no avail yet.

[@gregorysheppard6968]

Sound lad mike Nesbit this lad might keep n Ireland in union jemison all the way 🥃

[@garyfearon2527]

If unionists adopted mike's attitude then a united Ireland would never happen .....they won't though

[@martincarroll8637]

Excellent article Alex, such consideration was sorely missed here on the so-called "Mainland". Deliberately so in my view and thus a constitutional crisis was born.

[@johndoe-ss9bz]

Irish Unionists = A "United Ireland".

[@allanelliot9234]

Alex salmond did a great deal to win the RC vote for the SNP from labour. There is no doubt that the sectarian divide has grown in Scotland. However just watch the next few weeks....

[@iainstirling1475]

So what is the Unionists fears of a united Ireland, not being able to follow their faith?

[@WildOwlFilms]

Great interview. Mike Nesbitt is one of the very few Unionists who "gets it" in terms of finger on the pulse of whats going on. He accepts the reality of the situation and he is really clued up as to what the issues are with regards to the future of Unionism and Irish reunification debate. He is at pragmatist at heart and its a pity more people aren't listening to what he is saying.

[@TroyaE117]

Oh man, just what we need. Alec Salmond in Northern Ireland, stirring up divisions between people for political gain.

[@noeldoyle4501]

Two decent politicians, I wish them and the Unionist population well. From the South, with nationalism and the peaceful reunification of Ireland as an aspiration I really hope we can respect each other and become good friends. I was alarmed by Jim Shannon's mention of his " Orange contacts ", secret Freemasonry, with a definite agenda undisclosed to the electorate. Northern Ireland deserves real peace without manipulation.

[@conorgunn5308]

Mike Nesbitt makes a lot of sense.

[@ardakolimsky7107]

Excellent interviews. People seem surprised by Nesbitt's stance on many issues. For anyone who follows NI politics, there would be no surprise. Jim Shannon is by far the most moderate DUP politician...would have loved to hear Salmond interview Arnie or Gavin Robinson or Dobbs.

[@1dulchie113]

United Ireland all the way!.. Irexit

[@cheiftain732]

Only unity will bring stability

[@jdfiend]

It would probably bring civil war

[@condorone1501]

BREXIT will destroy the peace process in Northern Ireland...

[@vanmantalks]

Such a shame! remainers have been screaming this for 5 years

[@condorone1501]

@@vanmantalks I absolutely agree they were warned but they obviously didn't realise or more likely didn't care of the problems that BREXIT would create for Northern Ireland.

[@bigian4379]

Salmond needs the frog treatment. He certainly looks Like one

[@wearewick7267]

Great interviews and interview technique. Very impressive from Alex. Also Mike Nesbitt came across really well.

[@stuartworrell8457]

Make NI work before we take any other route, I'm with team nesbitt

[@stephenmurphy2212]

Free Scotland and Unite Ireland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪

[@madyin3509]

Us in Scotland made our voice heard in 2014, wake up.

[@stephenmurphy2212]

@@madyin3509 public opinion has changed in Scotland. The situation has changed. Most Scots do want independence now.

[@madyin3509]

@@stephenmurphy2212 I’d suggest go taking a look at all the most recent polls taken in the past month then, because the majority is in pro-uk favour right now, your speaking about a poll that was taken in October by survation which only 1000 people answered online. Polls are not reliable in the slightest bit, especially when they only involve 1000 people and are asked through the internet.

[@stephenmurphy2212]

@@madyin3509 well most of the most recent polls I’ve seen indicate that support for independence is ahead.

[@jeffreyblardstock3412]

And there is still a firm unionist majority in Northern Ireland. I'll take huge, developed economy, free healthcare, NATO membership, UN security council membership, G7 and G20 representation, firm international presence for good any day, thank you very much.

[@therealtoni]

Very thoughtful interviews. I learned a lot. Thank you!

[@ernestmostly8156]

Mike Nesbitt would make a great First Minister of a United Ireland

[@bazthejazz]

Fascinating. If we want proper progressiveness in Northern Ireland, Mike Nesbitt has surely been the most eloquent advocate.

[@MikaelFlyer]

I'll vote Mike Nesbitt next time after listening to him.

[@khiggins7231]

Great stuff Alex. Keep the good work up.

[@raymondhaskin9449]

The Ulster Scots are British people. Part of the same nation that inhabits the rest of the United Kingdom.

[@alanbrady7116]

Alex Salmond, I love that scotsman

[@danprice7973]

The Conservatives need to strengthen the Union and listen to Northern Ireland. Britain isn’t one of the richest and most powerful nations unless we have all 4 of us together

[@jonathanmcaleece9834]

I agree 100%

[@jonathanmcaleece9834]

@David Kirk where do you get those statistics from?

[@colmmcdonnell6256]

The British have no right to any part of Ireland.it’s only a matter of time before they walk away.the torys hate the dup as they watched them with treasa may and they didn’t like what they seen

[@jonathanmcaleece9834]

@@colmmcdonnell6256 we are here though this is just fact. The roi isn’t all sunshine either.

[@colmmcdonnell6256]

@@jonathanmcaleece9834 the Republic of Ireland is a lovely place

[@wessexfox5197]

I used to hate this man, now I feel warmth for him and feel sorry for him due to how Sturgeon threw him under the bus. I disagree with him but he’s an honourable enemy unlike that snake in charge of Scotland now.

[@mcsuibhne005]

Mike Nesbitt is a great man. The unionist version akin to John Hume .A true pragmatist.

[@rachel.mcgowan]

Yes, there does seem to be a very welcome increase in support for the "middle ground" in NI politics, but that ship has sailed for the UUP. The moderate, pro-union vote is going elsewhere, the UUP had a chance and they blew it. Now with a declining voteshare of those solid unionists with a tribal dislike for the DUP.

[@ffspablo8739]

We're ready Mike. It's coming, get over it.

[@kingofcelts]

I'm from Dublin and like most I know, I couldn't care less if the North wants to unite with the South or not. Likewise, I think there's a lot of Northern Catholics who don't want a United Ireland as they're happy enough..

[@LOGOS422]

Unionism didn't have consent in Fermanagh, Tyrone, Derry city, South Armagh, South Down to their colonial landgrab. It was destined to fail.

[@joprocter4573]

Colony is everyone In EU

[@karltwomey]

Mike Nesbitt such a breath of fresh air

[@colinthompson3111]

It is interesting to a non UK resident that Mr. Salmond does very good interviews. Is it not possible to have him do documentaries on BBC?

[@davidhoy3206]

Change IS permanent Berlin Walls come down bit by bit the UK i grew up in has is and will change it will just take time.

[@vanmantalks]

I cant see anything other than a split UK in the nest few years

[@PK-sc2vn]

At 22.31 Jim Shannon laments the irrelevance of Northern Irish MPs in Westminster. It's strange to hear a unionist admit that Northern Ireland has very little to no bearing on the rest of the UK. I know it means a lot to unionists, but surely they can realise that it's a one way relationship, and should look to home more. One thing is for sure (i want a united Ireland), all of us in the North have more in common with each other than some care to admit.

[@LuckyRufey]

If unionists know an all Ireland democracy is inevitable why not get around the table now and talk instead of in 10 years time.... makes zero sense

[@raleighburner1589]

It's Ireland ..it always will be ..a million years from now it will be the island of Ireland. ..and Britain will be the same regardless of people. ..

[@shane7647]

Has my youtube algorithm been watching the news this week?

[@jamesfagan7823]

Lovely to see Don Vitto Corleone getting involved in politics

[@willhovell9019]

Salmond is a disgrace to himself and his country. Working for RT says it all. He's a very articulate lawyer with no scruples. Just as leaving the EU solves no issues , indeed it makes things worse. Home rule for all UK nations under a federal Government , based in Manchester ? We'd all be a lot poorer and even weaker dealing global tech giants in a fragmented Britain. We certainly don't want a border at Berwick , just look at the current behaviour of UK Border officials against innocent EU visitors. The Republic has moved a long way , and in my view reunited Ireland is inevitable with Health provision and other issues remaining to be fixed . The North is now more backward , with a creationist DUP , on sexuality and a woman's rights over her own body , with little appeal to an educated youth . A cuddle with Salmond , more like a bear squeeze

[@muzi2672]

I dislike the effect of Scottish nationalism on working class 'British' people (i.e. in this context those living in Britain as currently constituted), especially the splitting of the progressive vote between Labour and SNP. However, I can't help but enjoy Alex Salmond's gentle, thoughtful and measured approach to interviewing. As someone who likes the union, but who also believes in more socially liberal politics and modern democratic socialist economics, I can't help but be persuaded by the (albeit slightly noncommittal) arguments of the first lad. Re-partition seems like the most simple option, but that would be short-termist... eventually that province would need further partition to the point that we would end up with an island of unionism in East Belfast. So that's probably not an option. Some sort of further consession / cross-national power sharing seems the best option to me, but as he said it should be the decision of the people of NI (but... a compromise, not a 'who has the most people' poll). P.S. the DUP are awful. For everyone.

[@dandonohill]

Watching from Ireland I never heard a unionist speak so much common sence...Mike Nesbitt is not an angry man like Paisley.atleast he is a Christian a branch of the Christian family. I think too that western society has being cencored by political correctness to say it but we have way more in common than not and wesee the threath of Islam witch we do not want. very interesting conversation..

[@Dubhain82]

That man speaks sense.

[@markdurane3682]

hey irish unionists why don't you just go live in britain

[@vanmantalks]

If only it was so simple

[@salamanco968]

The North of Ireland came about thru bombs and threats of violence ya muppet.

[@royhunt1493]

Decent solid work this. Good idea good show

[@theoilandgasresourceportal2132]

How is your $100 per barrel oil working out

[@garynethery748]

Yep Nesbitt is a realist and a pragmatist which is needed but we had a chance to vote for UUP when he was leader but he was resoundly rejected...unfortunately..i fear that a lack of creative thinking and some fore thought by unionism will doom us all of this persuaion in NI.

[@mcivor321]

All this talk, any word of a United Ireland, it's now or never.

[@deanodog3667]

Man shall not be free until the last priest is strangled by the entrails of the last king ! DIDEROT

[@cheiftain732]

By exepting our rights and choose be welcome in a 32 republic or catch the ferry

[@SimonCowie86]

Sinn Fein has called for the debate & to sit dosnt & talk about what a United Ireland would look like the DUP is the ones stopping it. Fenna Foyle & Fenna Geal where lucky to hold the Dauil causeSinn Fein had under estimated the Irish people voting for them & the stubbornness of other parties not wanting to talk to Shenfield is why Fenna Foyle & Fenna Geal won control of the dauil. Fact 53% said no to Brexit & yes to remain in the EU so a boarder poll is fair & right for people to have their say.

[@fxdify8254]

its fianna fail and fine gael

[@benbreathwick5019]

God what a pretentious intro

[@shelleyphilcox4743]

Great interview I largely agree with, except the comment that English nationalism is the biggest threat, showing footage of a party that hasn't had any parliamentary presence, apart from 2 seats in 2009. They were soon got rid of. The BNP runs across the UK. Have a look at the % of the votes by population in each UK country...they are more popular in some Welsh and Scottish constituencies than votes gleaned in the majority of English constituencies. Totally wrong to suggest that the BNP is an English nationalist party. I recommend anyone to go and have a look at the votes they get in any UK parliament, the EU, or even local elections. It's on Wikipedia. They disgust the majority of Brits, and they have only had 2 seats for one term since they started in 1983. The BNP is not an English nationalist party, it is a British party running in some constituencies across the UK...and hardly anyone votes for them. I'm upset anyone ever votes for them, but this footage was somewhat misleading and suggests two things that are not right 1) that the BNP is exclusively English about English Nationalism 2) that there is support of any significance...there isnt. If anything they stopped fielding candidates because they have no support.

[@vanmantalks]

the far right and the far left never get much traction in England, some would say thats a benefit of first past the post