It seems clear that paramilitary influence in Loyalist and Unionist areas is spreading quickly through the use of ‘youth wings’. Even in relatively prosperous areas there is a growing presence of all three major groupings. According to Alan Murray, Ulster Youth Movement (UYM), closely associated with the UDA and the UFF, is using loans to attract new members.
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