Stormont can never work with Sinn Fein in power: TUV

Sinn Fein has a vested interest in keeping Northern Ireland in a constant state of crisis in order to prove it is a failed political entity, the TUV has claimed.
By The Newsroom
Published 28th Feb 2017, 18:41 BST
Updated 1st Mar 2017, 09:22 BST
TUV leader Jim Allister at the launch of the partys manifesto last monthTUV leader Jim Allister at the launch of the partys manifesto last month
TUV leader Jim Allister at the launch of the partys manifesto last month

East Londonderry TUV candidate Jordan Armstrong said any system which holds Sinn Fein at the heart of government at Stormont “is never going to work”.

He added: “Republicans are quite open about saying that after the election the DUP won’t get their ministerial cars, Spads and other perks of office back unless a price is paid.

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“They intend to hold the political gun to the DUP’s head and once the price has been paid you can be sure that they will be back for more again, again and again.

“This election, therefore, is a dangerous moment for unionism because those who need Sinn Fein as partners in their undemocratic form of government will be tempted to feed the crocodile to keep the perks of office.

“With TUV unionists know that they will get principled opposition to Sinn Fein/IRA 24/7. We don’t talk tough at election time only to cut deals with republicans once polling day is over.”

Mr Armstrong said a vote for TUV “makes it clear that unionism has nothing left to give”.

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