The North Antrim DUP Westminster Association has unanimously selected Ian Paisley Jnr. MLA to contest the North Antrim constituency at the forthcoming Westminster election. Mr. Paisley has been an elected representative in North Antrim for the last 14 years. Speaking after the meeting, the DUP MLA said:
"It is a great honour to have been chosen by my party colleagues to contest this important election for the community. For the last 14 years I have been working full-time for the people of North Antrim. I have helped thousands of my constituents on a wide range of issues from benefits, education, healthcare and agriculture. I have devoted myself fully to fighting for my constituents. I am looking forward to this election and will be asking the people of North Antrim for their continuing support and friendship. My campaign will be a positive one. I am seeking to make a further positive and meaningful contribution to the North Antrim constituency."
Congratulating Ian on being selected, party leader, Rt. Hon. Peter Robinson MP said:
"Selecting a successor to a towering and iconic political figure like Dr. Paisley was never going to be easy, but in selecting Ian, I believe the members in North Antrim have picked someone with a strong track record of hard work for his constituents. Ian has proven over more than 14 years in front-line politics that he has the stamina, skill and determination to deliver for the people of North Antrim. I look forward to fighting alongside Ian in this election to ensure that North Antrim is retained by a Unionist who will fight for his constituents and never condemn them to unaccountable Dublin rule."
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