John Bruton: Billy Hutchinson biography an insight into life within Loyalist paramilitarism

Understanding loyalism is more important than ever, says John Bruton as he surveys a biography of Billy Hutchinson, one of its most controversial figures

Progressive Unionist Party leader, Billy Hutchinson: Spent 15 years in prison, but encouraged loyalists away from violence. Picture: Peter Muhly/AFP via Getty Images

• My Life in Loyalism
• Billy Hutchinson (with Gareth Mulvenna)
• Merrion Press €18.95