Irish Examiner view: Small but significant step towards tolerance

Jeffrey Donaldson's apology to LGBT community for hurt caused by remarks made by members of his party in the past should not be underestimated

Newly elected Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Jeffrey Donaldson.

Sometimes change can seem so small, or belated, that it is hardly worth mentioning.

That DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has apologised to the LGBT community for hurt caused by remarks made by members of his party in the past might seem such a moment — but it is possible and it may be right to see it as much more.