Ulster Unionist Party Justice spokesperson, Tom Elliott MLA has said that the newly-announced coalition of dissident republicans are seeking new ways to obstruct democracy and wage more terror on the people of Northern Ireland.
Tom said:
“This latest attempt by dissident republicans to form yet another “new IRA” highlights the lengths they will go to in order to create destruction within our society. These people are failing to convince anyone that their backwards aims are better than peace and democracy that was hard won by the people of Northern Ireland.
“The cowardly attacks that they have carried out over the past number of years are no alternative to a progressive society.
"I continue to have concerns that a number of republicans who are involved in mainstream politics could be aiding and assisting these dissidents, whether locally or on a more strategic position.
"The people of Northern Ireland want to live in a peaceful, democratic society; not one that is filled with terror."