Keith ..We may want to get out, but our disgracful historical treatment of NI and its people means that we are inextricably linked to the loyalists .

We cant get out without being perceived as abandoning our most fervent supporters.

SF/IRA will quite rightly use this anomaly to their advantage.

There is no advantage to be gained by the British in trying to weaken SF/IRA position, as that tactic will surely speed the return to the bomb and the armalite...Ake