The majority is sending a clear message to SF

A CLEAR message was given by the Northern Ireland electorate in the recent general election there. The moderate Unionist electorate swung in behind the DUP while middle ground nationalists decided to opt for the SDLP.

The vast majority of voters said they want to be governed by those who will ensure that Sinn Féin is not a part of the governing process until a clear break with criminality has been established.

Out of a total of 18 seats, 14 were won by parties from across the political spectrum - SDLP, DUP and Sylvia Hermon for the UUP - who reject Sinn Fein’s current position.