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13/03/2012
John McCallister Seeks Leadership Of UUP
The assembly group Deputy Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP), John McCallister, has confirmed his intentions of standing to replace Tom Elliott as leader of the party.
Fermanagh MLA Tom Elliott announced on Thursday that he was stepping down as leader of the UUP.
Basil McCrea, who lost the leadership contest in 2010 to Mr Elliott, has told the BBC that he will not be standing and will support Mr McCallister.
Mr McCallister said if he were elected he would announce that the Ulster Unionists would form an opposition to the Stormont Executive. He has also rejected suggestions that the Ulster Unionists "float" into the DUP's orbit.
Candidates have until Friday to hand in their nomination papers, with the leadership election due on 31 March.
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Fermanagh MLA Tom Elliott announced on Thursday that he was stepping down as leader of the UUP.
Basil McCrea, who lost the leadership contest in 2010 to Mr Elliott, has told the BBC that he will not be standing and will support Mr McCallister.
Mr McCallister said if he were elected he would announce that the Ulster Unionists would form an opposition to the Stormont Executive. He has also rejected suggestions that the Ulster Unionists "float" into the DUP's orbit.
Candidates have until Friday to hand in their nomination papers, with the leadership election due on 31 March.
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