My response to your questions

It has been a busy couple of weeks but we are heading into the final stretch. I wanted to take the time before you go to the polls to answer some of the questions you might have. After receiving quite a few questions we set up a page where you can read my answers. ('Your Questions' can be found within the main menu). One issue in particular that I want to address is that of paramilitaries.

Historically, UVF/RHC ex-prisoners were linked with the PUP. The PUP has always been primarily a party for people, for working people, who found themselves ignored by other political parties.

These members have been and continue to be committed to finding ways to create a peaceful future. The PUP wants to lead the way forward through conflict transformation, through improving communities, and by empowering people

To condemn paramilitaries is simple; we take on a far more difficult role than our political opponents. In attempting to engage with all sections of our community to bring about a better Northern Ireland, we have never hidden from that fact or our responsibility to help Northern Ireland achieve its potential.

We are witnessing the end of history. Only by achieving a sustainable peace and an accountable democracy can we bring about an end to paramilitarism. I want to thank all of you for taking a look around the site, for supporting my candidacy and for going out to vote Wednesday.