Trimble condemns nationalist reaction

Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble tonight accused nationalist politicians of a “hysterical reaction” to his party position on paramilitary violence and his threat to pull the party out of the power-sharing government at Stormont in three months unless there is action from the IRA.

The North's First Minister launched his attack during a meeting with grassroots party members in east Belfast – scene of much recent intersectarian violence.