0:00:14 > 0:00:17In 2009, Diane Dodds was elected
0:00:17 > 0:00:20to represent Northern Ireland in the European Parliament.
0:00:20 > 0:00:25Over the last five years, Diane has set a new standard for local MEPs.
0:00:26 > 0:00:27In Parliament,
0:00:27 > 0:00:30she has spoken up for Northern Ireland more than anyone else.
0:00:35 > 0:00:39Indeed, official records show that Diane is Northern Ireland's top MEP.
0:00:40 > 0:00:45She's in the top five in the UK, and the top 10% in the whole of Europe.
0:00:48 > 0:00:52After the election, Diane was the first of the current MEPs
0:00:52 > 0:00:55to open a full-time, professionally staffed
0:00:55 > 0:00:57constituency office.
0:00:57 > 0:00:59But she didn't wait for people to come to her.
0:00:59 > 0:01:03She held public meetings, every month, all across the province.
0:01:08 > 0:01:11Securing funding from Brussels is massively important.
0:01:11 > 0:01:13But not everyone can access it.
0:01:14 > 0:01:16Diane is changing that.
0:01:20 > 0:01:23Her signposts for funding booklets and workshops
0:01:23 > 0:01:26have opened the door to European funding,
0:01:26 > 0:01:30delivering over £6 million for businesses, churches,
0:01:30 > 0:01:32sports clubs and many, many others.
0:01:36 > 0:01:39Before I entered politics, I worked as a teacher.
0:01:39 > 0:01:42I enjoyed bringing the best out of people,
0:01:42 > 0:01:45and getting the most for people.
0:01:45 > 0:01:49My job as an MEP is about standing up for Northern Ireland
0:01:49 > 0:01:53in Europe and working hard right across Northern Ireland.
0:01:53 > 0:01:55That is what I am about.
0:01:55 > 0:01:58And that is what this party is about,
0:01:58 > 0:02:02in local councils, Stormont, Westminster and Brussels.
0:02:03 > 0:02:06Whether we like the EU or not,
0:02:06 > 0:02:10decisions taken in Brussels impact our daily lives.
0:02:12 > 0:02:16In the European Parliament, I have defended our British sovereignty
0:02:16 > 0:02:19and opposed more powers going to Brussels.
0:02:20 > 0:02:25I have highlighted human rights abuses across the world,
0:02:25 > 0:02:28including the persecution of Christians.
0:02:28 > 0:02:32As the first full DUP member of the Agriculture Committee,
0:02:32 > 0:02:37I have stood up for our farmers, by protecting our CAP budget.
0:02:41 > 0:02:42On the Fisheries Committee,
0:02:42 > 0:02:47I have delivered improvements in the Common Fisheries Policy.
0:02:50 > 0:02:53I have stood up for the innocent victims of terrorism
0:02:53 > 0:02:56and helped them secure vital funding.
0:02:56 > 0:03:01I have ensured that Northern Ireland's voice is heard in Europe.
0:03:04 > 0:03:08NO SPEECH ON SOUNDTRACK
0:03:08 > 0:03:12This election isn't a referendum on getting out of the European Union.
0:03:12 > 0:03:14It's about electing the right person
0:03:14 > 0:03:17so Northern Ireland gets as much as it can out of Europe.
0:03:17 > 0:03:21Diane's work rate and record of delivery speaks for itself.
0:03:21 > 0:03:25Unlike other candidates, Diane is part of a team.
0:03:25 > 0:03:26Over the last five years,
0:03:26 > 0:03:31she has worked with me and other DUP colleagues at Westminster,
0:03:31 > 0:03:34Stormont and local councils, to deliver for Northern Ireland.
0:03:35 > 0:03:37On election day, vote for someone
0:03:37 > 0:03:40who is standing up for Northern Ireland.
0:03:40 > 0:03:44On May 22nd, vote Diane Dodds, number 1.