Ulster Unionist MP Tom Elliott has condemned the person or persons responsible for erecting two republican flags at Parliament Buildings today.
Mr Elliott said;
“At lunchtime today two republican flags were briefly flown above Parliament Buildings. They were quickly removed and the Ulster Unionist Party has raised the matter with the Assembly authorities who are investigating.
“I understand that due to on-going construction work on the roof of the building, access is largely restricted to building contractors. There will naturally be a very strong suspicion that the person or persons responsible gained access to the roof because they were working up there.
“What is clear is that whoever was responsible for this incident has let themselves down and perhaps more significantly has let their employers down.
“It was no doubt done to attract attention and cause offence and annoyance. The Ulster Unionist Party will be seeking a full explanation of how this could happen. We are perfectly clear that the Union Flag is the only flag that should fly over Stormont in order to reflect and respect the sovereignty of the United Kingdom.”