'No involvement of Loyalists – no legacy deal’.
That is the argument being put forward on a blog on the Eamonnmallie.com website.
Winston Irvine says excluding parts of the community from talks, sabotages progress on dealing with the past.
Speaking to Q radio news, the Progressive Unionist Party member says people will be reluctant to engage in the process if they've had no input.
"Loyalists will be expected to a major part in any potential legacy process and that is why they should be at the table." he added.
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