The Party's Over

Vanguard

Wednesday 15 February 2006 20:45-21:00 (Radio 4 FM)

Shaun Ley's series on short-lived political parties.

At the height of the Northern Ireland conflict in the 1970s, Vanguard rallied Unionists against direct rule from Westminster and opposed power-sharing. It split when its leader, William Craig, called for a coalition with the nationalist SDLP. Contributors include former Vanguard member David Trimble, who later became Northern Ireland First Minister.

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The Party's Over

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