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South Belfast MP Emma Little Pengelly has helpe establish a new All Party Group at Westminster on Strengthening the Union. Writing in the Belfast Telegraph after she was confirmed as chair of the Group she said,
“I am often reminded of Thomas Jefferson’s famous quote that, “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.” It is not enough for us to recognise the attempts of others, or risks posed. We must act to challenge the flawed arguments and do all we can to promote and strengthen our Union.
It is for that reason that I have founded the House of Commons, All-Party Parliamentary Group on Strengthening the Union. MPs and Lords from across all parts of our United Kingdom have come together to fight for and make the case for our Union. We do not want to simply maintain the current position, but instead strengthen the bonds that bring us together.
I was delighted that those who value the Union from every part of the United Kingdom were present to show there is unity across the nation when it comes to standing against those who attempt to undermine the Union for their own short-sighted, narrow political agendas. I am privileged to have been elected the inaugural Chairperson, a task that I will pursue with passion and vigour."
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