Revealed: Sam McBride on secret unionist unity talks between DUP and UUP

Sam McBride, the Belfast Telegraph's Northern Ireland editor, sheds light on secret DUP-UUP unity talks from 18 months ago. He discusses the urgent need for unionist alignment after electoral setbacks to Sinn Féin. The conversation reveals insights into potential mergers and coalitions aimed at revitalizing unionism’s future. McBride highlights the challenges of diverse opinions within unionist factions, addressing historical context and contemporary moral dilemmas that complicate the quest for unity amid Northern Ireland's evolving political landscape.