This whole discussion, as framed by BBC Radio Ulster, is mistaken.
As ever with the BBC, it is an attempt to both sides this current Drumcree farce.
That is simply regrettable @williamcrawley.bsky.social - and you know better than to chair something like this. #BBCTalkback
As ever with the BBC, it is an attempt to both sides this current Drumcree farce.
That is simply regrettable @williamcrawley.bsky.social - and you know better than to chair something like this. #BBCTalkback
September 30, 2026 at 11:28 AM
This whole discussion, as framed by BBC Radio Ulster, is mistaken.
As ever with the BBC, it is an attempt to both sides this current Drumcree farce.
That is simply regrettable @williamcrawley.bsky.social - and you know better than to chair something like this. #BBCTalkback
As ever with the BBC, it is an attempt to both sides this current Drumcree farce.
That is simply regrettable @williamcrawley.bsky.social - and you know better than to chair something like this. #BBCTalkback
@kellieturtle.bsky.social Really proud of you ! 💚✊🏼
Well done on #BBCTalkback
@williamcrawley.bsky.social
Well done on #BBCTalkback
@williamcrawley.bsky.social
September 7, 2026 at 12:06 PM
@kellieturtle.bsky.social Really proud of you ! 💚✊🏼
Well done on #BBCTalkback
@williamcrawley.bsky.social
Well done on #BBCTalkback
@williamcrawley.bsky.social
1. The Detail has done the work everyone else skipped.
22,679 unionist parades in the last decade. 6.4% had any condition imposed at all.
That is the anti-Orange, anti-unionist body currently being accused of lacking the community’s confidence. #BBCTalkback
22,679 unionist parades in the last decade. 6.4% had any condition imposed at all.
That is the anti-Orange, anti-unionist body currently being accused of lacking the community’s confidence. #BBCTalkback
More than 93% of unionist parades went ahead without any restrictions over the past decade.
Of the 22,679 notified unionist parades that took place between April 2016 and March 2026, only 1,454 (6.4%) had any conditions imposed on them by the Parades Commission.
By @lukejbutterly.bsky.social
Of the 22,679 notified unionist parades that took place between April 2016 and March 2026, only 1,454 (6.4%) had any conditions imposed on them by the Parades Commission.
By @lukejbutterly.bsky.social
More than 93% of unionist parades go ahead without restriction
There were 26 times as many unionist parades (2,507) than republican marches (96) in 2025/26
thedetail.tv
September 3, 2026 at 11:32 AM
1. The Detail has done the work everyone else skipped.
22,679 unionist parades in the last decade. 6.4% had any condition imposed at all.
That is the anti-Orange, anti-unionist body currently being accused of lacking the community’s confidence. #BBCTalkback
22,679 unionist parades in the last decade. 6.4% had any condition imposed at all.
That is the anti-Orange, anti-unionist body currently being accused of lacking the community’s confidence. #BBCTalkback
A delight to have both Fr. Troy and Norman Hamilton on the airwaves today @williamcrawley.bsky.social
#BBCTalkback
#BBCTalkback
September 1, 2026 at 11:45 AM
A delight to have both Fr. Troy and Norman Hamilton on the airwaves today @williamcrawley.bsky.social
#BBCTalkback
#BBCTalkback
DUP spin doctor David Graham was allowed to goad and bait a 76 year old caller over the Drumcree parading issue live on BBC Radio (some of) Ulster’s #BBCTalkback show today @williamcrawley.bsky.social
A truly regrettable event which should not be permitted to go unchecked ever again.
Shameful.
A truly regrettable event which should not be permitted to go unchecked ever again.
Shameful.
August 25, 2026 at 1:05 PM
DUP spin doctor David Graham was allowed to goad and bait a 76 year old caller over the Drumcree parading issue live on BBC Radio (some of) Ulster’s #BBCTalkback show today @williamcrawley.bsky.social
A truly regrettable event which should not be permitted to go unchecked ever again.
Shameful.
A truly regrettable event which should not be permitted to go unchecked ever again.
Shameful.
A ruling is expected today in the Drumcree case. Worth knowing before the reaction starts: the court cannot order that the parade may proceed, only that the Commission must decide lawfully. Those are very different things, and the distinction will not survive the afternoon. #BBCTalkback
August 25, 2026 at 11:37 AM
A ruling is expected today in the Drumcree case. Worth knowing before the reaction starts: the court cannot order that the parade may proceed, only that the Commission must decide lawfully. Those are very different things, and the distinction will not survive the afternoon. #BBCTalkback
As #BBCTalkback seems to be soft soaping yet another UUP leadership / ministerial announcement; let me be absolutely clear.
Robbie Butler is a wet wipe.
Jon Burrows will have him for breakfast.
Robbie Butler is a wet wipe.
Jon Burrows will have him for breakfast.
August 20, 2026 at 11:12 AM
As #BBCTalkback seems to be soft soaping yet another UUP leadership / ministerial announcement; let me be absolutely clear.
Robbie Butler is a wet wipe.
Jon Burrows will have him for breakfast.
Robbie Butler is a wet wipe.
Jon Burrows will have him for breakfast.
September for the DUP: a court date on the 1st, the Donaldson sentencing on the 25th, the Gamble safeguarding review still to report, & an Assembly election 10 months out with the party polling behind the UUP.
The merits of any case are for the courts. The political arithmetic is not. #BBCTalkback
The merits of any case are for the courts. The political arithmetic is not. #BBCTalkback
August 18, 2026 at 11:44 AM
September for the DUP: a court date on the 1st, the Donaldson sentencing on the 25th, the Gamble safeguarding review still to report, & an Assembly election 10 months out with the party polling behind the UUP.
The merits of any case are for the courts. The political arithmetic is not. #BBCTalkback
The merits of any case are for the courts. The political arithmetic is not. #BBCTalkback
'We are responsible for our words' - words spoken by a member of Stormont yesterday, heard this morning on BBCTalkback. I agree
August 10, 2026 at 12:55 PM
'We are responsible for our words' - words spoken by a member of Stormont yesterday, heard this morning on BBCTalkback. I agree
Jon Burrows does not represent a “new image” for the Ulster Unionist Party.
#BBCTalkback
He’s an establishment toady.
#BBCTalkback
He’s an establishment toady.
July 28, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Jon Burrows does not represent a “new image” for the Ulster Unionist Party.
#BBCTalkback
He’s an establishment toady.
#BBCTalkback
He’s an establishment toady.
It is unfortunate that we must hear from Centrist Granda, Brian in Enniskillen so often on #BBCTalkback @williamcrawley.bsky.social
Put a sock in it will ya.
Put a sock in it will ya.
July 28, 2026 at 11:30 AM
It is unfortunate that we must hear from Centrist Granda, Brian in Enniskillen so often on #BBCTalkback @williamcrawley.bsky.social
Put a sock in it will ya.
Put a sock in it will ya.
Jon Burrows is an absolute nightmare.
He has no democratic legitimacy and ultimately, he is most unlikeable.
#BBCTalkback
He has no democratic legitimacy and ultimately, he is most unlikeable.
#BBCTalkback
July 28, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Jon Burrows is an absolute nightmare.
He has no democratic legitimacy and ultimately, he is most unlikeable.
#BBCTalkback
He has no democratic legitimacy and ultimately, he is most unlikeable.
#BBCTalkback
I note that none of the critical analysis being done in here is being discussed on #BBCTalkback right now. @williamcrawley.bsky.social
Perplexing.
Perplexing.
July 28, 2026 at 11:23 AM
I note that none of the critical analysis being done in here is being discussed on #BBCTalkback right now. @williamcrawley.bsky.social
Perplexing.
Perplexing.
@williamcrawley.bsky.social - Beautiful pronunciations of Dáil & Oireachtas today 👌🏼
Thank you 👂🏻💚 #BBCTalkback
Thank you 👂🏻💚 #BBCTalkback
July 7, 2026 at 11:23 AM
@williamcrawley.bsky.social - Beautiful pronunciations of Dáil & Oireachtas today 👌🏼
Thank you 👂🏻💚 #BBCTalkback
Thank you 👂🏻💚 #BBCTalkback
Gavin Robinson deploying the Nicola Sturgeon Defence there on #BBCTalkback
June 30, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Gavin Robinson deploying the Nicola Sturgeon Defence there on #BBCTalkback
Edwin Poots holds his speakers seat on the basis of confidence.
That confidence has gone.
He must vacate the seat.
@williamcrawley.bsky.social
#BBCTalkback
That confidence has gone.
He must vacate the seat.
@williamcrawley.bsky.social
#BBCTalkback
June 30, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Edwin Poots holds his speakers seat on the basis of confidence.
That confidence has gone.
He must vacate the seat.
@williamcrawley.bsky.social
#BBCTalkback
That confidence has gone.
He must vacate the seat.
@williamcrawley.bsky.social
#BBCTalkback
We are watching the downfall of the DUP in real time.
Tune in folks. 👁️👁️ 👂🏻🎧
#BBCTalkback #Spéirghorm #JeffreyDonaldson
Tune in folks. 👁️👁️ 👂🏻🎧
#BBCTalkback #Spéirghorm #JeffreyDonaldson
June 26, 2026 at 11:32 AM
We are watching the downfall of the DUP in real time.
Tune in folks. 👁️👁️ 👂🏻🎧
#BBCTalkback #Spéirghorm #JeffreyDonaldson
Tune in folks. 👁️👁️ 👂🏻🎧
#BBCTalkback #Spéirghorm #JeffreyDonaldson
The heat within DUP headquarters today must surely be exceeding the hot, hot heat of a gay sauna.🔥🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#Spéirghorm #JeffreyDonaldson #BBCTalkback
#Spéirghorm #JeffreyDonaldson #BBCTalkback
June 26, 2026 at 11:25 AM
The heat within DUP headquarters today must surely be exceeding the hot, hot heat of a gay sauna.🔥🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#Spéirghorm #JeffreyDonaldson #BBCTalkback
#Spéirghorm #JeffreyDonaldson #BBCTalkback
Top story and discussion point on BBC Radio (some of Ulster) right now.
@williamcrawley.bsky.social
#BBCTalkback
@williamcrawley.bsky.social
#BBCTalkback
Spotlight airs at 9pm. The test to watch is narrow: does it firm up what Poots was told&what he did with it, beyond an allegation the complainant chose not to pursue? If it does, his standing as Speaker becomes a live question.
If not, the credibility question stands exactly where it is now. (5/5)
If not, the credibility question stands exactly where it is now. (5/5)
June 26, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Top story and discussion point on BBC Radio (some of Ulster) right now.
@williamcrawley.bsky.social
#BBCTalkback
@williamcrawley.bsky.social
#BBCTalkback
Great to hear from Wallace today.
Thanks @williamcrawley.bsky.social and team and contributors.
@jontonge.bsky.social @dmcbfs.bsky.social
#BBCTalkback
Thanks @williamcrawley.bsky.social and team and contributors.
@jontonge.bsky.social @dmcbfs.bsky.social
#BBCTalkback
June 23, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Great to hear from Wallace today.
Thanks @williamcrawley.bsky.social and team and contributors.
@jontonge.bsky.social @dmcbfs.bsky.social
#BBCTalkback
Thanks @williamcrawley.bsky.social and team and contributors.
@jontonge.bsky.social @dmcbfs.bsky.social
#BBCTalkback
A must listen today is @williamcrawley.bsky.social on BBC Radio (some of) Ulster.
#BBCTalkback #JeffreyDonaldson
#BBCTalkback #JeffreyDonaldson
June 23, 2026 at 10:59 AM
A must listen today is @williamcrawley.bsky.social on BBC Radio (some of) Ulster.
#BBCTalkback #JeffreyDonaldson
#BBCTalkback #JeffreyDonaldson
@williamcrawley.bsky.social thank you for the strength of your questions this morning of those opposed to international asylum and refugee systems and laws. This should be required listening right now. #BBCTalkback
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June 17, 2026 at 12:42 PM
@williamcrawley.bsky.social thank you for the strength of your questions this morning of those opposed to international asylum and refugee systems and laws. This should be required listening right now. #BBCTalkback
We should have stopped the bus which brought Jim Allister’s family from Monaghan to Antrim.
#BBCTalkback
#BBCTalkback
June 17, 2026 at 11:32 AM
We should have stopped the bus which brought Jim Allister’s family from Monaghan to Antrim.
#BBCTalkback
#BBCTalkback
June 17, 2026 at 11:31 AM
#BBCTalkback is masquerading as The Nolan Show this afternoon.
Buckler is utterly horrendous at this.
Bring back William Crawley immediately.
Buckler is utterly horrendous at this.
Bring back William Crawley immediately.
June 16, 2026 at 11:35 AM
#BBCTalkback is masquerading as The Nolan Show this afternoon.
Buckler is utterly horrendous at this.
Bring back William Crawley immediately.
Buckler is utterly horrendous at this.
Bring back William Crawley immediately.