High profile figures in unionism sign open letter in support of rights and equality and challenge nationalists to discuss building a ''society for the betterment of everyone" - UUP Cllr Chris McGimpsey is one of the signatories

Figures from across unionism have united in a call for an inclusive debate on rights that crosses the sectarian divide. In an open letter signed by 105 men and women from academia, politics, sport, arts and law are challenging Northern Nationalists to discuss building a ''society for the betterment of everyone''. The letter is a response to two previous letters backed by Nationalists from all walks of life here which called on the Irish government to defend Irish citizens rights in the North. One of the signatories - Ulster Unionist councillor Chris McGimpsey spoke to Stephen.