Letter: Ulster Unionist folly

Friday 16 July 1999 00:02 BST

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Sir: A quarter of an hour to reject a document that two heads of state had sweated over for a week! A document that would have put their political opponents on the spot! After influential voices even within Ulster Unionism had called for reasoned reflection! With so much hanging on it! This was 15 minutes of folly.

There will be a price to pay for such arrogance. Tony Blair represents Middle England and the ordinary Briton just will not understand such inflexibility and unreasonableness.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Thank you for registering

Letter: Ulster Unionist folly

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering