Rethinking Unionism

"The unionist family is internally divided, nationalist opposition has never been so well organised and effective, and there is markedly declining sympathy in Britain for the cause of unionism. With this bleak scenario in mind and believing passionately that it is possible 'to be both engaged and reasonable', Norman Porter advocates a new strategy for unionist renewal. Currently a member of the Ulster Unionist Party, he none the less criticises unionism's tendency to paint itself into corners and argues that the cherished union with Britain - a perfectly valid link, in his opinion - should…