28/10/2019

Incoming UUP leader Steve Aiken accused of declaring war on fellow unionists after ruling out electoral pact with DUP.

Battle stations ahead - in unionist waters.
The incoming leader of the UUP - former Royal Navy commander Steve Aiken - has told the Newsletter his party will not stand aside in any Westminster constituencies.
Past election pacts with the DUP meant the parties did not both run candidates - in some areas.

On Sunday Politics Arlene Foster accused Steve Aiken of "handing seats to Sinn Fein"

Vinny talked to Steve Aiken, Former chairman of the Ulster Unionist Party David Campbell, former DUP MLA Nelson McCausland and Chris Donnelly.

Also on the programme, 80 year old with Parkinson’s made to wait more than an hour on airplane for wheelchair assistance at Belfast International Airport. Plus, Has the DUP softened their stance on an Irish language Act following Arlene Foster’s comments at DUP party conference?