Ulster Unionist Party 24/04/2014 Party Election Broadcasts for the European Parliament

Jim Nicholson is one of a kind.

An exceptional candidate with unparalleled experience.

Europe is emerging from the Eurozone crisis.

But next comes uncertainty over the UK's

future in the European Union.

It's at times like these you need a man like Jim Nicholson

looking after your best interests.

He is, frankly,

an exceptionally influential member of the European Parliament.

Doing what's right for Northern Ireland in Europe means

listening, learning and leading.

Jim gets it.

You want Europe re-focused on what matters to you.

Energy prices.

-The economy.

-Tourism.

Jim has the same hopes, the same worries

and the same concerns as everybody else. Like the people of...

Carrickfergus, Antrim, Bangor,

Lurgan and Belfast.

The EU of today is a far cry from the Common Market

we joined 40-odd years ago. Europe makes mistakes.

Like backing the terrorist shrine at the Maze.

Jim Nicholson and the Ulster Unionist Party fought hard

and won the fight to stop EU money going to the so-called peace centre.

It's time to get back to basics.

The three "R"s - review what Europe does,

renegotiate in your best interests

then let you decide by referendum.

Jim Nicholson wants what you want.

-WOMAN:

-I need Europe to be focused on helping my business,

provide more support and less red tape.

-MAN:

-Our wee country is so beautiful.

We need more people to come and visit.

I can't keep up with the rising prices of energy.

Older people need Europe to use its muscle to help keep us warm.

Jim Nicholson knows Brussels but, more importantly,

Brussels knows and respects Jim Nicholson.

The Ulster Unionist message is clear.

Review, renegotiate, then a referendum.

If Europe is there for you,

you should have the opportunity to have your say.

Vote Jim Nicholson on May 22nd and help us

push for a proper referendum on membership.

He is the man who's getting things done,

being listened to, same as ever.

On the 22nd of May, in the European elections,

I ask again for your support.