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Congratulations to David Cameron

Responding to David Cameron becoming Prime Minister, Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party Sir Reg Empey has given his support to the new government.

We fought a good clean fight - Daphne Trimble

Thanks to everyone who voted for me. Thanks to everyone who helped in my campaign.

Thank you - Rodney McCune

Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard on our East Antrim campaign. To everyone who voted for us, thank you for your support, we wont be representing you at Westminster after this election sadly, but we will continue to sell our message of change at forthcoming electons and we hope you will stick with us whilst we work to persuade more voters that we are a Party of the future and of younger voters....

I applaud all those Unionists who turned out to vote

Sandra Overend, Ulster Conservatives & Unionists Candidate in Mid-Ulster has expressed her appreciation to all 4509 voters in Mid-Ulster who came out yesterday to place their 'X' against the Ulster Conservatives & Unionists and 'Overend'.

It is time for your voice to be heard - Sir Reg Empey

Over the last four weeks you have listened to what we have had to say. You and the Conservatives and Unionists candidates have talked on the door steps and you have told us that you, too, believe in what we have been working towards.

Going to the polls

"Tomorrow the people of Northern Ireland go to the polls for the first time in a generation with the ability to vote for a party who can form the National Government. The choice is clear for Unionism, to be at the heart of the UK and the heart of Government or to remain on the window ledge, looking in, trying to attract someone's attention. It's time for change."

Conservatives and Unionists - the only party who cares about the Creative Industries

Creative Boom the regional online magazine about the creative industries in Belfast asked each political party standing the the General Election in Northern Ireland to set out their policies for the creative industries here. Only the Conservatives and Unionists replied - and only the Conservatives and Unionists will deliver.

Why should you vote for Conservatives and Unionists?

For too long Northern Ireland has been a place apart. Conservatives and Unionists have changed all that.

With the DUP it always comes down to price - Empey

Reg Empey, Conservatives and Unionists candidate for South Antrim, has said it is "typically arrogant of the DUP to present themselves as likely power brokers in the new Parliament being elected tomorrow".

No room for DUP in Conservatives and Unionists pact

A Conservative Party spokesman has described the Daily Telegraph story about David Cameron 'doing a deal' with the DUP as "tiresome and rubbish".

Cameron: Our contract for Northern Ireland

Conservatives and Unionists have today launched their contract for Northern Ireland.

Sir Reg blasts Woodward comments on the Conservative & Unionist project

Ulster Unionist Party leader Sir Reg Empey has said that the people of Northern Ireland can have "no faith in Shaun Woodward as Secretary of State following his efforts to scare-monger and manipulate".

Bradshaw endorses Smyth call for big Unionist turnout

Paula Bradshaw, the Conservatives and Unionists candidate for South Belfast has welcomed the call from Rev Martin Smyth for a big Unionist turnout on Thursday.

Ringland or Robinson

Conservatives and Unionists candidate Trevor Ringland has urged constituents in East Belfast to vote for change in an inspiring speech at Strandtown Hall. During a canvass entitled, 'Ringland or Robinson' Trevor said that East Belfast had been failed by Peter Robinson and the DUP - an MP and Party who consistently pursued power without principle.

Open letter to Prime Minister Gordon Brown

Dear Prime Minister, I am writing to see if the views expressed by Shaun Woodward, as our Secretary of State, in the Guardian on 2 May accurately reflect government policy.

Search for Disappearing Unionist Party begins

Irwin Armstrong, Conservatives and Unionists candidate for North Antrim, has said that the DUP's "invisible men" needn't think they're scoring points for candidate profiles in this election.

Do DUP support five more years of Labour?

Daphne Trimble, Conservatives and Unionists candidate for Lagan Valley, has challenged the DUP to come clean with voters and confirm or deny if they support Gordon Brown and five more years of a Labour Government.

Alliance Party must come clean over National Insurance

Trevor Ringland, Conservatives and Unionists candidate for East Belfast has asked the Alliance Party to come clean about whether it supports Labour's planned rise in National Insurance which will hit 7 out of 10 working people in Northern Ireland.

Conservatives and Unionists launch Armed Forces Manifesto

The Conservatives and Unionists Armed Forces Manifesto was launched by the Shadow Defence Secretary Liam Fox today in East Belfast.

McCrea claims are ludicrous, says Empey

Sir Reg Empey has responded to ludicrous claims by William McCrea that he is "on the run from the people of South Antrim.

Wilson all over the place on economy - again!

Sammy Wilson is now entering into the realms of farce with regards the DUP's economic policy. His most recent gaff arose on a BBC election programme about the economy in which he claimed that his party has the policies to re-balance the economy.

DUP and Sinn Fein have same policy - negotiate with the British

Reflecting on a week which has seen the DUP outline that they want to 'exploit' a hung Parliament and Sinn Fein claim they want a 'major negotiation' with the British Government; Harry Hamilton, Conservatives and Unionist candidate for Upper Bann, contends that There is virtually no difference between the two positions.

Vote Robinson get Adams? McCune responds to Sinn Fein Manifesto Launch

Rodney McCune, the Conservatives and Unionists candidate for East Antrim in the forthcoming Westminster Election has responded to comments made by Gerry Adams at the Sinn Fein Manifesto launch.

Poll results show why people should vote Conservatives and Unionists

Harry Hamilton, Conservatives and Unionists candidate for Upper Bann, has said a poll released today showing that fuel duty was a top priority for voters illustrates the need for the Conservatives and Unionists' fair fuel stabiliser.

Edwin blames Sammy for Planning foul-up

When pressed today at the Assembly's Environment Committee by Ulster Unionist Roy Beggs MLA, the Minister responsible for the Planning Service effectively blamed his predecessor, multi jobbing Sammy Wilson MP, MLA, for the staffing difficulties that he inherited.

Hussey welcomes new OU HQ

Ross Hussey, West Tyrone Conservatives and Unionists candidate, has warmly welcomed the opening of the new Open University Headquarters in Belfast.

Cobain highlights DUP hypocrisy over Civil Service cuts

Fred Cobain, the Conservatives and Unionists candidate for North Belfast, has said that the scandal of 269 DOE civil servants being redeployed is down to typical DUP mismanagement.

Desperate Unionist Party

Trevor Ringland, Conservatives and Unionists candidate for East Belfast, has said that "it's always a measure of desperation amongst one's political opponents when in order to hang on to their votes they resort to misrepresentation and attempts to fool the electorate.

Ringland gives full backing to Chief Constable

Trevor Ringland, the Conservatives and Unionists candidate for East Belfast in the Westminster Election has expressed his full support for the Chief Constable and called on the entire community to give their full backing to their own Police Service.

Hamilton supports retention of Full-Time Reserve

Harry Hamilton, the Conservatives and Unionists candidate for Upper Bann in the Westminster Election has supported calls to retain the Full-Time Police Reserve.

Making the banks work for people

Harry Hamilton Conservatives and Unionists candidate for Upper Bann has welcomed the launch of 'Change for the better in Financial Services' by the Shadow Chancellor George Osborne, describing it as a positive step in the right direction to ensuring banks work for

Civil service jobs fears caused by DUP fudging over economy

Ian Parsley, Conservatives and Unionists candidate for North Down, has said that the "scandal of 269 DOE civil servants being redeployed is down to typical DUP mismanagement - nothing else".

Disappointment at College rebuild delays

Conservatives and Unionists Candidate for South Antrim has expressed his disappointment with the continued delay of the rebuild of Parkhall Integrated College in Antrim.

NI has everything to gain from 25-year plan for business growth

West Tyrone Conservatives and Unionists candidate Ross Hussey has described the reporting of David Cameron's comments on the Northern Ireland economy, as misreporting 'at best' and 'deliberate misreporting' at worst.

Farmers - make your voice heard

Conservatives and Unionists candidate Sir Reg Empey has encouraged farmers and rural communities to make their voices heard in the election by voting Conservatives and Unionists on May 6th. Reg said that in this election, other parties can make promises about what they will do for farmers, but only Conservatives and Unionists can deliver.

Education and Finance ministers slammed

Rodney McCune, the Conservatives and Unionists candidate for East Antrim has attacked the Education and Finance Ministers for their neglect of the primary school interests in County Antrim.

Grasp of achievable policy commitments beyond SDLP

Responding to "ludicrous and desperate" statements by the SDLP in relation to the Conservatives and Unionists manifesto, a spokesperson has said that Dolores Kelly appears to have struggled with a basic understanding of the document.

McCune condemns DUP Hypocrisy over Economy

Rodney McCune, the Conservatives and Unionists candidate for East Antrim has attacked the DUP for its hypocrisy over economic issues.

DUP failing to protect NHS

Mike Nesbitt Conservatives and Unionists candidate for Strangford has condemned the DUP for cutting the Health Service in Northern Ireland and has challenged them to support the Conservatives and Unionists' pledge to protect the NHS.

DUP hypocrisy on 'cuts' knows no bounds

Fred Cobain MLA, Conservatives and Unionists North Belfast candidate, has said that Peter Robinson's latest diatribe clearly shows that the "hypocrisy, distortions and opportunism of the DUP knows no boundaries".

Support Rodney Connor, the Unionist candidate on May 6th

Ulster Unionist Assembly member for Fermanagh & South Tyrone, Tom Elliott MLA has urged the electorate of Fermanagh & South Tyrone to come out in force on 6th May 2010 and give their support to the Independent candidate, Rodney Connor and give a voice for the people of Fermanagh & South Tyrone at Westminster.

DUP hypocrisy on economy beggars belief

Sir Reg Empey today highlighted the hypocrisy of the DUP on economic policy and stated that it beggards belief..

UUP councillors used in DUP literature

Three Ulster Unionist councillors have spoken out after pictures of them were used in DUP election literature in Lagan Valley. Lisburn City Councillors Ronnie Crawford and Bill Gardiner-Watson as well as Banbridge District Councillor John Hanna said:

Speech by Sir Reg Empey at the Conservatives and Unionists manifesto launch

For most of my political life manifesto launches in Northern Ireland have summed up how our politics was cut off from mainstream British politics.

Schrader success commended

Reg Empey, Conservatives and Unionists South Antrim candidate, has applauded Schrader Electronics on winning the Queen's Award for industry 2010.

Rural communities demanding change

Sandra Overend, the Conservatives and Unionists candidate for Mid-Ulster, has said today that farmers and rural communities need the change that only the Conservatives and Unionists offer.

Ulster Museum Art Fund Prize short-list success

Conservatives and Unionists candidate for South Belfast, Paula Bradshaw, has voiced her support for the Ulster Museum in its inclusion in the 2010 Art Fund Prize list which aims to recognize excellence in museums and galleries across the UK. The Ulster Museum re-opened its doors in October 2009 following extensive refurbishment.

Education Minister's mathematical skills stop at division

North Down councillor Marion Smith has branded the Education Minister 'Caitriona Ruin' and said that while she apparently doesn't do addition and subtraction, "she is very good at division".

Hague launches Northern Ireland Manifesto

William Hague has reconfirmed the Conservatives strong commitment to Northern Ireland, saying David Cameron will never be neutral on the Union. Speaking at the launch of the Conservatives and Unionists manifesto, the Shadow Foreign Secretary also said that the Conservative and Unionists were the only party to have a clear plan to re-balance the Northern Ireland economy to end its over-dependence on the public sector, while also protecting key frontline public services.

Sandra Overend hits out at Sinn Fein failure on Education in Mid Ulster

Sandra Overend, the Conservatives and Unionists candidate for Mid-Ulster has hit out at the abject failure of Sinn Fein with regard to Education in Mid-Ulster