As the Council election results filter through from Great Britain, some have started talking about hung parliaments. I give this serious caution to all unionists in Northern Ireland. The General Election is likely some way off and lots can change between now and then.
Unionists have limited control over the outcome in GB but we can work together and stem our splits and divisions so we elect more unionist MPs. More seats means more influence for Northern Ireland in the House of Commons regardless of the size of the Labour Party or the Conservative Party.
On May 18th unionists here have a clear choice. They can back the Democratic Unionist Party candidates and strengthen our position as we seek to finish the job of restoring Northern Ireland’s place in the United Kingdom following the harm done by the imposition of the Protocol or unionism can divide and splinter, costing seats and influence in our councils and helping to hand seats and influence to those who would further weaken the Union.
Now is not the time for more division.
At this election we must urge every friend and family member to vote to strengthen our hand and ensure Unionism speaks with a strong and united voice.
Best wishes,
