I donât, generally speaking, have a great deal of time for what is known as gesture politics: because, generally speaking, its more to do with a political calculation rather than sincerity; more to do with winning brownie points from the media and outside observers rather than earning the respect of your opponents; and usually, particularly with our torturous peace process in Northern Ireland, often just another choreographed, over-rehearsed step in the run-up to another round of negotiations. | 
