Liberal unionism is dead. It never even got a chance |
AS the Ulster Unionists move to another leadership contest, we can officially declare liberal unionism dead.
Rest in peace. It didn’t have a good run, or a half-decent start.
It’s deceased… at least until someone tries again. It doesn’t look like anybody will for a long time.
If Robbie Butler or Jon Burrows take over the UUP, they will move the party in a rightward direction.
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Once again, the Ulster Unionists must decide what they stand for. DUP-lite? DUP but less angry? TUV but nicer? The options are endless.
If I sound exasperated, it’s because I am.
There are plenty of liberal and left-wing unionist voters out there. There is space for liberal unionism, but every attempt to move in that direction falls flat on its face.
Some people can put their politics to one side and vote DUP/UUP/TUV, but others can’t. I’m part of the latter group and we are politically homeless.
Expectations for........