We need to know why so many pro Union voters reject unionists

Didn’t it do our hearts good to learn that almost two thirds of voters would prefer to remain within the United Kingdom and reject a United Ireland? (Support for UK, DUP and end to protocol – not a typical poll, Nov 6, see link below)

But the most baffling statistic from last week’s University of Liverpool opinion poll is that over 40% of those who are opposed to Irish unity no longer support overtly unionist political parties.

Why is that? Where have they failed? And, how do we move forward from here?

Alan S. Carson, Founder of the pro Union Mainstream group on social media, Belfast BT5

• Ben Lowry: A poll that finds support for UK, DUP and ending protocol checks – not something you hear often

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