Ulster Unionist MP defends decision to meet UDA

An Ulster Unionist MP today defended his decision to hold private talks with a loyalist paramilitary group during the summer.

An Ulster Unionist MP today defended his decision to hold private talks with a loyalist paramilitary group during the summer.

South Antrim MP David Burnside confirmed he met the leadership of the UDA whose ceasefire was declared over by Northern Ireland Secretary John Reid on Friday.

Party colleague Duncan Shipley-Dalton has called for the MP’s resignation.

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