The first power grab was by unionists

According to David McNarry (April 8) Sinn Fein is getting away with a power grab, with unionists caught sleeping at the wheel.

(David McNarry’s letter can be read here: David McNarry — Unionists asleep at wheel as Sinn Fein gets away with power grab)

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Bear in mind the historical context for all of this, namely the land grab by unionists when Northern Ireland was established.

David Trimble’s opus The Foundation of Northern Ireland gives the details.

Malachy Scott, Belfast BT15

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