Future of the Ulster Unionist Party

[Democratic Hawk]

Hermon is likely to run for leader (BBC)

Since she's there only Westminster MP, she ought to be Leader

I can't say I can shed any tears for the demise of the UUP. Too closely associated with the Conservative Party for my liking

Being a unionist, I'd have had little option but not to vote for the DUP

I'm happy the SDLP won Belfast South though

Dave

[Democratic Hawk]

I can't say I can shed any tears for the demise of the UUP. Too closely associated with the Conservative Party for my liking

Being a unionist, I'd have had little option but not to vote for the DUP

So, let me get this straight.... you would support a nutty extremist party that opposes peace over a moderate party that supports and is responsible for peace in Northern Island?

I'm a partisan bastard myself, but I'd vote Democrat anyday over Socialist, Constitution, or any other nutjob party over here.  You need to get a reality check on your hatred for Conservatives in the U.K. and Republicans in the U.S.

I think the term 'hatred' is a bit strong. I don't hate Conservatives or Republicans. Granted I do have some antipathy towards the Conservative Party and the GOP - but it's a long way from hatred. In fact, I have supported GWB to the hilt as far as Iraq goes

It's hardly my fault that the UUP have lost the support and confidence of the unionist population - perhaps people felt that Trimble had gone soft on SF and the IRA. I think in the long run a sea of moderate change will sweep the DUP - the 'war horse' ain't gonna lead it for ever.  Most people, to my knowledge, whether Catholic or Protestant; nationalist/republican or unionist want peace - and that's the reality

Dave