DUP ABSENCE changed the tone of the debate at the annual West Belfast Talks Back community hustings. Listen back to the evening which discussed world peace, Brexit, amnesties, free speech and Kevin Myers, a Sign Language Act and victims.
West Belfast Talks Back was a relatively sedate affair last night with listening up and numbers slightly down on previous years. You can listen back in four parts. The star performer of the evening was UUP leader Mike Nesbitt who defied expectations and remained cool and calm throughout the nearly two hours of discussion. He addressed questions and comments on “unionism and the law”, parading, flags, the Ballymurphy massacre, onerous assessments for victims, mental health, welfare reform and equal marriage. …
