General Election 2017: 10/05/2017

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0:00:11 > 0:00:13As the new leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, I want to

0:00:13 > 0:00:15talk to you about my unionism.

0:00:15 > 0:00:19I believe in a unionism that embraces all our traditions -

0:00:19 > 0:00:21a union for everyone,

0:00:21 > 0:00:22uniting our divisions,

0:00:22 > 0:00:25making Northern Ireland a place we can all call home,

0:00:25 > 0:00:28and a place we can all be proud to call home.

0:00:28 > 0:00:31I want unionism that unites our children so that they are

0:00:31 > 0:00:32educated together,

0:00:32 > 0:00:36and frees them from the shackles of sectarianism, creating

0:00:36 > 0:00:41a better future for my children, for your children, for all our people.

0:00:41 > 0:00:44Help me do that by electing Ulster Unionist MPs to Westminster.

0:00:44 > 0:00:48We are living in uncertain times with no Executive in place

0:00:48 > 0:00:51and the potential impact of Brexit still unknown.

0:00:51 > 0:00:53It has never been more important that your voice is heard

0:00:53 > 0:00:54in the House of Commons.

0:00:54 > 0:00:57Ulster Unionist MPs would be a voice for our young people

0:00:57 > 0:01:00seeking to build their future in Northern Ireland,

0:01:00 > 0:01:03a voice for our business community who want to grow our economy.

0:01:03 > 0:01:06A voice for Armed Forces veterans who rightly want equality

0:01:06 > 0:01:09with their former colleagues in Great Britain.

0:01:10 > 0:01:13A voice for victims, who we won't allow to be forgotten.

0:01:15 > 0:01:18A voice for all of the people in Northern Ireland.

0:01:18 > 0:01:22Northern Ireland needs strong voices at Westminster now more than ever.

0:01:22 > 0:01:26Brexit negotiations will impact on all our citizens,

0:01:26 > 0:01:29not least those who live in the border areas who stand to be

0:01:29 > 0:01:32most affected by the outcome of the deal.

0:01:32 > 0:01:36I want to make sure that the next Prime Minister hears your voice

0:01:36 > 0:01:38loud and clear in the House of Commons.

0:01:38 > 0:01:41We simply cannot risk our future with those who won't turn up.

0:01:41 > 0:01:45Given what is at stake, it is so important that

0:01:45 > 0:01:49Ulster Unionist MPs are returned to Westminster who have

0:01:49 > 0:01:53the best interests of Northern Ireland and its people at heart.

0:01:53 > 0:01:58You deserve no less than 18 voices from Northern Ireland making

0:01:58 > 0:02:01your case on the green benches at Westminster.

0:02:01 > 0:02:05The coming years will be a challenge and I will be

0:02:05 > 0:02:08a voice, as always, for everyone.

0:02:08 > 0:02:11The Ulster Unionist Party has a team of candidates who share

0:02:11 > 0:02:13a confident, pragmatic, pro-union vision.

0:02:13 > 0:02:16We believe that no-one has anything to fear from being

0:02:16 > 0:02:20a part of the United Kingdom, but a lot to lose from leaving it.

0:02:20 > 0:02:23Ulster Unionist MPs would take their seats in Westminster

0:02:23 > 0:02:27to be a voice for all, because if we are not there,

0:02:27 > 0:02:29no-one will make our case for us.

0:02:29 > 0:02:33Make sure the next government knows exactly what Northern Ireland needs.

0:02:33 > 0:02:37Vote for a party that will be your voice at the heart of Westminster.

0:02:37 > 0:02:40Help build a stronger, better union for everyone

0:02:40 > 0:02:43by voting Ulster Unionist on 8th June.