Statement from the Ulster Unionist Party regarding the Parliamentary Constituency of South Belfast
An Ulster Unionist Party spokesperson said:
"Martin Smyth endorsed Rodney McCune for South Belfast a couple of weeks ago. That remains the case. Ulster Unionists are the only pro-Union candidates to have won South Belfast in the past and we are best placed to do so in the future."
In endorsing Rodney McCune, Martin Smyth said:
"I have known Rodney for many years. I believe with his training and experience he would make not only a more than acceptable candidate for Ulster Unionism, but a fine representative for the people of South Belfast.”