Time for new anthem for a new Ireland

LIKE any half-decent barrister, TUV leader Jim Allister understands that the people who sit on juries don’t necessarily use their intelligence when making decisions.

The same applies to voters. Barristers-cum-unionist politicians, from Edward Carson to Bob McCartney, have always appreciated this. Allister is the latest. Their strategy is simple. Whip up emotion and play on fears.

Ian Paisley was the undisputed master. He copied Carson. Allister comes from the same school.