Will he stick his neck out for peace?
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Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble faces very great challenges as he decides whether to compromise with Northern Ireland's nationalists or align the party with the hard-line loyalists, led by Rev Ian Paisley. He is aware that Paisley still has the power to inflict great damage on Unionists who appear too willing to compromise, but is also aware that he will be portrayed negatively if he appears to be rejecting the opportunity to bring about a peace settlement. This is likely to be the most important decision of his entire political career.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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Marches trample peace hopes
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Relations between the UK government and Irish nationalists have become extremely strained following the decision by the security forces to move the Drumcree Orange march into a Catholic area of Portadown, Northern Ireland. Sinn Fein has called on nationalists to protest in the streets, and this will create a difficult situation in advance of the Jul 12, 1997, parades. The IRA may now decide to postpone any decision to renounce violence.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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Ulster's hopes for peace are fast disappearing
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The future of the Belfast Assembly and other institutions of the Good Friday Agreement appears very uncertain. There has been less violence in Northern Ireland, but Unionists and nationalists are still far from agreement.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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