Iron Lady: judge by results not style

With the passing of the Iron Lady, the Anglo-Irish Agreement 1985 is seen by many as a breakthrough.

The reality on the ground was far removed and the signing of the agreement was a death warrant for many in Northern Ireland within opposing factions.

It was an attempt to calm relations and it backfired disastrously. Why do so many foolishly think it was the start of the peace process? To many Unionists it was — and still is — an unwelcome start of the hollowing out of the Union.