TUV welcomes Carla Lockhart move
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:-
“Congratulations to Carla Lockhart MP on following her conscience.
“Having myself resigned from the DUP almost 20 years ago, I know this was not an easy decision. But for honest politicians principle matters more than position.
“The DUP’s preference for ‘O’Neill Must Stay’ caused them to choose Michelle O’Neill over Carla Lockhart. Little wonder their electoral base is deserting them.
“Going forward I look forward to working closely with Carla and her vision to rejuvenate unionism away from the rollover tendency.
“We already work well on anti-Protocol issues – where she distinguished herself as the DUP MP who really cares about these matters. I now look forward to further collaboration across a range of issues which will strengthen unionism.
“This, therefore, is a hopeful day for unionism.”
ENDS