Incoming UUP leader Steve Aiken accused of declaring war on fellow unionists after ruling out electoral pact with DUP

Oct 28, 2019, 12:57 PM

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Battle stations ahead - in unionist waters. 
The incoming leader of the UUP - former Royal Navy commander Steve Aiken - has told the Newsletter his party WILL NOT stand aside in any Westminster constituencies. 
Past election pacts with the DUP meant the parties did not both run candidates - in some areas.

On Sunday Politics Arlene Foster accused Steve Aiken of "handing seats to Sinn Fein"

Vinny talked to Steve Aiken, Former chairman of the Ulster Unionist Party David Campbell, former DUP MLA Nelson McCausland and Chris Donnelly.