Paisley, the ‘Big Man’, maintained he never sold out on his principles, writes Chris Moncrieff

Nearly every culture clings to the idea of redemption, because without that prospect, whether it is real or not, it would almost be too hard to be human.

Ian Paisley was probably the most fiery, uncompromising and bellicose Ulster politician throughout the Troubles.

Ian Paisley was probably the most fiery, uncompromising and bellicose Ulster politician throughout the Troubles, who late in life underwent a transformation.

IN THE aftermath of the blacklash against the Danish cartoons, most western governments are still tip-toeing around any mention of the issue for fear of drawing the wrath of the Islamic world on them.