An article about the Belfast Newsletter Unionist
Background
The Belfast Newsletter Unionist was formed in 1971 as a response to the liberalisation of the Irish economy. The Unionist party was seen as a more conservative alternative to the Irish National Liberation Organisation (INLA), which was seen as more radical.
The newsletter was intended to provide a platform for Unionist politicians and activists, and to promote the Unionist message.
Today
The Belfast Newsletter Unionist is still active, and has published a number of editions over the years. It remains a conservative political organisation, and its publications are dedicated to promoting the interests of the Unionist party.
While it remains an affiliate of the Unionist party, it has distanced itself from some of its more extreme members in recent years. This suggests that the Belfast Newsletter Unionist is not strictly unionist, but rather supports a moderate form of unionism.