UUP leadership candidates 'must oppose any SF deal'

A senior Ulster Unionist today told candidates for the party leadership they must oppose any form of devolution which would see Sinn Féin in government if they are to stand any chance of securing his backing in the contest.

South Antrim Assembly member David Burnside again ruled himself out of running in next week’s leadership race but told those bidding to succeed David Trimble they must make it clear there could be no deal with Sinn Féin on power sharing.