# Is Unionism Failing the Next Generation?

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Podcast: [Stormont Sources](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stormont-sources-7219509)
Published: 2026-04-30T19:21:22+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Stormont Sources, David McCann and Michael McKernan are joined by unionist columnist and commentator Sarah Creighton. Following her viral Irish News column, Sarah discusses the complexities of identity in Northern Ireland, why she identifies as both British and Irish, the 'bravery' of challenging the unionist status quo, and why 'English indifference' doesn't change her constitutional stance. Throughout the second half, we also dive into: - The 'binary' trap of Northern Irish politics. - Why Unionist parties are failing to market the Union to young people. - The reality of the NHS and economic crisis in NI and - And why engaging with 'Ireland’s Future' is a risk for Unionist politicians. **** Click stormontsources.com to listen and for all of our episodes Welcome inside politics in Northern Ireland. Listen to the podcast which brings you analysis, insight and experience from Stormont. Join journalist, David McCann, plus Tim Cairns, a former Special Advisor to Peter Robinson and Head of Policy for the DUP and Micheal McKernan, a former Special Advisor in the SDLP worked in the Executive from 2007-2016 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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