PRIME MINISTER David Cameron and Ulster Unionist Party leader Tom Elliott yesterday agreed that the formal alliance between the two parties is over, saying that “it is not acceptable in its current form”.
Mr Elliott has been dismissive of the relationship since becoming party lead, while some Northern Ireland Conservatives complained that the UUP made little effort to make it work.
“David was very positive about his desire to continue the link, and we agreed that there are many opportunities which flow from such a relationship. That being said, there was agreement that the UCUNF project is not acceptable in its current form,” said Mr Elliott.
“We have agreed to independently consider the potential for progression, before coming together again at the end of this month to discuss this matter further,” the UUP leader declared.
The alliance, which had been strongly supported by NI Secretary of State Owen Paterson during his time in opposition, failed to win any seats in the May House of Commons election.
