Northern Ireland Assembly Election 2016: 03/05/2016

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0:00:11 > 0:00:13'I love Arlene,

0:00:13 > 0:00:16'and she has 100% from me.

0:00:16 > 0:00:18'Yeah, well, she's one of the people.'

0:00:18 > 0:00:22A few months ago, I was elected as your First Minister.

0:00:22 > 0:00:25On Thursday, I'm asking you to support and vote

0:00:25 > 0:00:27for your local DUP candidate

0:00:27 > 0:00:31so that I can implement my vision for Northern Ireland.

0:00:31 > 0:00:34People ask me, "If we vote for your party,

0:00:34 > 0:00:36"what are you going to do for us?"

0:00:36 > 0:00:40I have a five-point plan for a stronger, safer Northern Ireland

0:00:40 > 0:00:42but I need your support to implement it.

0:00:42 > 0:00:45I've a plan to employ more nurses and doctors,

0:00:45 > 0:00:47create more and better jobs,

0:00:47 > 0:00:50and ensure that all schools are treated fairly,

0:00:50 > 0:00:54with no favourite sectors. But I can only deliver it with your support.

0:00:54 > 0:00:57I've travelled to every part of Northern Ireland,

0:00:57 > 0:00:59I've listened to your concerns,

0:00:59 > 0:01:02and that's why my plan will ensure there's more spending on new roads,

0:01:02 > 0:01:06schools and hospitals, and investment in better broadband.

0:01:06 > 0:01:09I know family budgets are tight in Northern Ireland -

0:01:09 > 0:01:12that's why I pledged that, as your First Minister,

0:01:12 > 0:01:14I will keep household taxes low.

0:01:14 > 0:01:17Bye-bye. See you. Bye-bye, darling.

0:01:17 > 0:01:20This is not a time for the untried or the untested.

0:01:20 > 0:01:23This is a time for experience and stability.

0:01:23 > 0:01:26Whilst I'm one of the youngest party leaders,

0:01:26 > 0:01:29I have an unrivalled track record of delivery.

0:01:29 > 0:01:32I helped convince investors from all over the world

0:01:32 > 0:01:34to bring jobs to Northern Ireland.

0:01:34 > 0:01:39Our target was 25,000, and we delivered 42,000.

0:01:39 > 0:01:43I worked with our superb hospitality sector to deliver

0:01:43 > 0:01:44a better tourist experience.

0:01:44 > 0:01:47Just look at the success of the Titanic building.

0:01:47 > 0:01:51I also ensured Northern Ireland attracted world-class events,

0:01:51 > 0:01:54like the MTV Awards and the Giro d'Italia.

0:01:54 > 0:01:56On Thursday, you have a choice.

0:01:56 > 0:01:59You can vote for people with no plan and no record of delivery,

0:01:59 > 0:02:01or you can vote for my candidates

0:02:01 > 0:02:04and give me the mandate to lead Northern Ireland

0:02:04 > 0:02:06in the right direction.

0:02:06 > 0:02:08I'm here on Rathlin Island.

0:02:08 > 0:02:10They can't vote for me personally

0:02:10 > 0:02:14but, just like you, they can vote for their local DUP candidate.

0:02:14 > 0:02:18Your vote will decide which party has the most MLAs,

0:02:18 > 0:02:21and who the next leader of Northern Ireland will be.

0:02:21 > 0:02:24With virtually no difference between the DUP and Sinn Fein

0:02:24 > 0:02:26in the latest polls, this will be a close election.

0:02:26 > 0:02:31My plan can only be delivered if the DUP is the largest party

0:02:31 > 0:02:34and I am First Minister.

0:02:34 > 0:02:36On Thursday, I'm asking you to make

0:02:36 > 0:02:38the right choice for Northern Ireland

0:02:38 > 0:02:41and to vote for strong leadership and a better future.