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Anti-agreement unionists were today urged to forget their differences and unite to oppose further concessions to nationalism.

Sat, 08 Mar, 2003

Assembly warned over 'atrocity memorials'

Sinn Fein demands for equality of symbols and emblems at Stormont would lead to memorials celebrating IRA violence, it was claimed tonight.

Tue, 18 Jun, 2002

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Sylvia Hermon tonight gave a massive boost to Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble by pulling off a remarkable victory against sitting MP Bob McCartney.

Fri, 08 Jun, 2001

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Unionist splinter groups will suffer meltdown after the General Election, David Trimble claimed today.

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