Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly has lodged a formal complaint with the Standards Commissioner in Westminster following the actions of DUP MP Carla Lockhart in Scarva over the weekend.
The MP was seen to be engaging with men in masks at the registered counter protest against a pro-Palestine march in the village. Masked protestors were also seen to be flying UDA flags.
Ms Brolly said:
“It is clear that rather than seeking to encourage the group to remove masks which were in place to intimidate marchers, Miss Lockhart is clearly seen to be engaging with those masked men.
I believe those actions to be against the letter and the spirit of the Code of conduct and is not conducive to good community relations, and as such I am asking the Commissioner to investigate.
People have the right to parade and to protest, but they don’t have the right, nor does any elected representative, to intimidate people or support those that do.
Those protesting the slaughter of innocent people in Palestine engaged in a lawful action, and to be met not only with a mob of masked men but an MP acting with them, is not acceptable in 2026.
I want to send a message to those who would seek to gain electorally by standing with those who seek to intimidate others, you will fail.”
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