Since 1970 the people of North Antrim have honoured me with their unstinting loyalty as their Member of Parliament.

In 2003 I asked you to strengthen my hand in the political negotiations by giving me your vote, and you did so. As a direct result of your faith in me and in my Party this Province has witnessed the renewal of Unionism and the world has seen the criminality of IRA/Sinn Fein exposed. The British and Irish Governments have been obliged to admit that IRA/Sinn Fein cannot resume negotiations until all links with criminal activities cease. In addition, the Government of the USA and Irish-America have had to significantly distance themselves from IRA/Sinn Fein.

The UUP are in disarray, as the reaping of their harvest brought forth the chaff of treachery and not the abundant fruit of peace as they boasted. But the end is not yet. We have to finish the job, and to do that I need your support to enable me to secure this beautiful Province which we share.