North may get new political party

THE Conservative Party is in talks with the Ulster Unionists about joining forces to create a new political movement in Northern Ireland.

North may get new political party

Tory leader David Cameron revealed that talks have been underway between the parties for the past few months, leading to a decision last week to set up a working group on the creation of the new movement.

The working group is expected to discuss issues like whether a merger should take place or whether the two parties should work together in an alliance, and will report to Mr Cameron and UUP leader Reg Empey in the autumn.

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