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08/05/2017
DUP And UUP Fail To Form Pact
The two main unionist parties have ruled out a pact ahead of the general election.
DUP leader Arlene Foster and UUP leader Robin Swann confirmed they would continue with talks on closer unionist co-operation.
In a joint statement, the two leaders said: "Both of our parties want to see the strongest possible vote for pro-union candidates standing in all of the 18 constituencies across Northern Ireland.
"While our parties have not concluded any formal pact arrangements on this occasion we are resolved to continue discussions in the interests of better unionist co-operation beyond this election period."
The election is to take place on Thursday, 08 June.
(CD/JP)
DUP leader Arlene Foster and UUP leader Robin Swann confirmed they would continue with talks on closer unionist co-operation.
In a joint statement, the two leaders said: "Both of our parties want to see the strongest possible vote for pro-union candidates standing in all of the 18 constituencies across Northern Ireland.
"While our parties have not concluded any formal pact arrangements on this occasion we are resolved to continue discussions in the interests of better unionist co-operation beyond this election period."
The election is to take place on Thursday, 08 June.
(CD/JP)
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