Relief for Trimble as Cooper selected in Fermanagh/South Tyrone

The Ulster Unionist Party in Fermanagh/South Tyrone has chosen a pro-Agreement candidate to fight the upcoming general election.

The Ulster Unionist Party in Fermanagh/South Tyrone has chosen a pro-Agreement candidate to fight the upcoming general election.

Trimble loyalist James Cooper narrowly beat off the challenge of Arlene Foster, a close ally of dissident MP Jeffrey Donaldson, by a mere nine votes.

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