Longkeshinsideout pays homage to one of the most innovative and thoughtful figures to emerge in post war Loyalism. Billy sadly died in 2006 leaving a void in working class politics that has been difficult to fill. Although an unwavering Loyalist–he dedicated much of his life to the Unionist cause through the UPV, the UVF and latterly the Progressive Unionist Party–he demanded 
respect from all quarters for his cross community work, and peace building initiatives. Billy’s is an interesting and in many ways inspirational story. This biography first appeared in 2002 and was written by Kate Fearon who at that time was political advisor for the Womens Coalition.
