Fringe loyalists set to stay in the Ulster peace talks
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Fringe loyalists are set to stay in the Ulster peace talks after yesterday appearing to have secured widespread support for their efforts to resist the Rev Ian Paisley's attempts to have them expelled. Both the Ulster Unionists and the nationalist SDLP signalled that they did not back Mr Paisley's plan to bar the Progressive Unionist Party and the Ulster Democratic Party for failing to condemn the paramilitary death threat against the Portadown militant loyalist Billy Wright.
While the British and Irish governments are to give their views today, a statement from the parties rejected the use of violence. They said they offered political advice to paramilitary groups, but they had no authority over paramilitary activities, concluding: "We resolutely oppose the use or threat of violence from whatever source," the statement said.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments