Kennedy congratulates new party leader

ULSTER Unionist Councillor Bill Kennedy has congratulated Tom Elliott on being declared Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party.

"I am proud and delighted by this weeks announcement, and by the hugely positive and enthusiastic turnout at the election. With almost 1,000 voting members in attendance, this event demonstrated the continuing commitment to the Ulster Unionism across Northern Ireland,” Mr. Kennedy said in a statement.

He went on: “Tom is a hard- working and conscientious individual who has the ear of the people and the concerns of the entire Northern Ireland community at heart.

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“He is a man who listens to people and reacts to the concerns of others. I am convinced that he will go on to become a Leader who can rejuvenate the Ulster Unionist Party and win back the trust and the votes of the people.

“This can only be done through hard work and teamwork. The entire Party must now rally round the new Leader and help him to build for success in next year's elections.”