Frank Millar writes today that David Trimble will put his leadership on the line if he loses at the UUC meeting on Saturday, rather than subject himself to yet another expensive (politically and financially) meeting of the council. Interestingly Millar draws a parallel with John Major’s back me or sack me ultimatum to his party in the mid 90’s.
He also goes on confirm speculation that a compromise alternative to Trimble may already be being worked out:
It also coincides with an intensification of behind-the-scenes talks involving a number of MPs, party officers and former Assembly members about the possible policy basis on which they might promote a “dream ticket” alternative to the Trimble leadership centred on Mr Donaldson and former Stormont minister and close Trimble ally Sir Reg Empey.
Mick is founding editor of Slugger. He has written papers on the impacts of the Internet on politics and the wider media and is a regular guest and speaking events across Ireland, the UK and Europe. Twitter: @MickFealty
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