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Mike Nesbitt, the UUP’s resurgence and sea battles

Turgon on October 25, 2015, 12:00 pm

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I began thinking about this blog a few weeks ago just when the UUP first left Stormont but never go round to finishing it. As time has gone on though its accuracy seems to be to be increasing especially in view of Nesbitt’s speech which Alan has covered below. Five years ago I did a blog about the UUP and the Battle of the Nile. In brief at the Battle of the Nile Admiral Nelson divided his forces and attacked …

Confident Mike Nesbitt challenges UUP party faithful on cold spots like same sex marriage and Irish #UUP15

Alan Meban (Alan in Belfast) on October 24, 2015, 5:33 pm

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REVIEW of the Ulster Unionist Party conference, at times self-indulgent as the party celebrated their success at Westminster but with an emphasis on how they are distinct from other unionist parties. Challenges to the party faithful about being on the wrong side of history over attitudes on same-sex marriage, some policy ideas and reassurance from the Shadow Secretary of State.