Unionist Quotes

There were two mentalities, and both mentalities had to change. There was what I called the Afrikaner mind set of the Unionist politicians, which was holding all power in their own hands, and discriminating, and their objective was to protect their identity.

There is a great deal of work that can be done between the SDLP representing the Nationalist population and the Unionist Parties, and I believe we should set down to do that.

The most conservative man in this world is the British trade unionist when you want to change him.

I've had very good meetings with Unionist leaders, Democratic Unionist Party, Ian Paisley and his team.

Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out - because I was not a trade unionist.

I'm a passionate trade unionist.

If I felt we had alienated the Unionists, it would worry me because we've spent a great deal of time trying to open up discussion and dialogue with the Unionist Parties.