The Democratic Unionist Party 02/05/2014 Party Election Broadcasts for the European Parliament


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In 2009, Diane Dodds was elected

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to represent Northern Ireland in the European Parliament.

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Over the last five years, Diane has set a new standard for local MEPs.

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In Parliament,

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she has spoken up for Northern Ireland more than anyone else.

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Indeed, official records show that Diane is Northern Ireland's top MEP.

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She's in the top five in the UK, and the top 10% in the whole of Europe.

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After the election, Diane was the first of the current MEPs

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to open a full-time, professionally staffed

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constituency office.

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But she didn't wait for people to come to her.

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She held public meetings, every month, all across the province.

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Securing funding from Brussels is massively important.

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But not everyone can access it.

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Diane is changing that.

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Her signposts for funding booklets and workshops

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have opened the door to European funding,

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delivering over £6 million for businesses, churches,

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sports clubs and many, many others.

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Before I entered politics, I worked as a teacher.

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I enjoyed bringing the best out of people,

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and getting the most for people.

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My job as an MEP is about standing up for Northern Ireland

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in Europe and working hard right across Northern Ireland.

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That is what I am about.

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And that is what this party is about,

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in local councils, Stormont, Westminster and Brussels.

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Whether we like the EU or not,

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decisions taken in Brussels impact our daily lives.

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In the European Parliament, I have defended our British sovereignty

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and opposed more powers going to Brussels.

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I have highlighted human rights abuses across the world,

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including the persecution of Christians.

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As the first full DUP member of the Agriculture Committee,

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I have stood up for our farmers, by protecting our CAP budget.

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On the Fisheries Committee,

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I have delivered improvements in the Common Fisheries Policy.

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I have stood up for the innocent victims of terrorism

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and helped them secure vital funding.

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I have ensured that Northern Ireland's voice is heard in Europe.

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NO SPEECH ON SOUNDTRACK

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This election isn't a referendum on getting out of the European Union.

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It's about electing the right person

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so Northern Ireland gets as much as it can out of Europe.

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Diane's work rate and record of delivery speaks for itself.

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Unlike other candidates, Diane is part of a team.

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Over the last five years,

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she has worked with me and other DUP colleagues at Westminster,

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Stormont and local councils, to deliver for Northern Ireland.

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On election day, vote for someone

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who is standing up for Northern Ireland.

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On May 22nd, vote Diane Dodds, number 1.

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