Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:
“When asked today on Talkback if “in principle, no matter what the negotiations say, would you rule out going into government with Sinn Fein if they happen to be [sic] the First Minister?” Sir Jeffrey’s response was “I haven’t ruled anything in or out”.
“What a contrast with TUV! We are clear and providing a rock solid guarantee that we will never provide a stooge deputy to a Sinn Fein First Minister. TUV would unapologetically block Michelle O’Neill.
“If Unionists want to be certain that their vote will never be used to enthrone Sinn Fein voting TUV 1 is their only guarantee. After doing so they should maximise the Unionist vote by transferring to all pro-Union anti-Protocol candidates”.
You can listen to Sir Jeffrey’s comments here.