REILLY CONFIRMED AS UKIP’S EUROPEAN CANDIDATE
The UK Independence Party (UKIP) has confirmed thatCouncillor Henry Reilly will be its candidate in Northern Ireland at next year’s European Elections.
Speaking after his candidature was confirmed by the party, Henry said, “I am delighted to have been selected as UKIP’s European candidate in Northern Ireland. With UKIP’s growing support across the province, I believewe have a real chance of winning a seat, in what is one of the most important elections in UK history. Living and working in Northern Ireland, I see daily how the EU is destroying industry, hampering entrepreneurship and decimating our agricultural and fishing communities. Ilook forward to having a mature debate on our membership of the EU during the campaign.”
Henry comes from a Co. Down farming family and is a currently a councillor for The Mournes on Newry & Mourne District Council. UKIP’s Northern Ireland Chairman, Henry was first elected to the council in 1989. In the 2011 local elections, Henry topped the poll with over 27% of the vote. Before becoming a councillor, Henry held a number of positions with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Henry’s candidature has been warmly welcomed by key UKIP figures, both nationally and locally:
Nigel Farage MEP, UKIP Party Leader
Nigel Farage MEP, UKIP’s Party Leader says, “I have become increasingly impressed by Henry since he joined the party back in 2007. I cant think of anyone who would be more suited to become an MEP, given his extensive knowledge of Northern Ireland – especially the fishing and farming industries that are being systematically destroyed by the EU.
“Henry will be an exceptional advocate for Northern Ireland until we extricate ourselves from the EU and run our own affairs. Henry is a man who has impressed all the senior Party Officers with his passionate and selfless commitment to the United Kingdom and especially to Northern Ireland and its people.
“Henry has built a considerable reputation as a public representative with a phenomenal work rate and a ‘dog with a bone’ attitude to getting issues sorted. We are absolutely confident he will make a great member of the growing UKIP team in Brussels. I respectfully ask the Northern Ireland public to support Henry and send a firm message that we are not content to have our country stolen from under us and that we want our freedom as a sovereign state and people.”
David McNarry, UKIP Northern Ireland Party Leader
David McNarry MLA says, “I was delighted to sign Henry’s nomination papers. Henry has proven beyond doubt that he is completely and entirely committed to serving the people of Northern Ireland and the entire United Kingdom.
“Henry gives people a ‘win win’ opportunity. He will not only fight tooth and nail for every penny that he can repatriate back to Northern Ireland from the EU, but as part of a large UKIP team in Brussels, Henry will work incessantly to liberate the UK from the bureaucratic and overbearing mess the EU has become. Having witnessedfirst hand the massive and increasing level of support for UKIP in Northern Ireland, I believe that with had work over the next 9 months, we can win a seat in Brussels. Along with his UKIP colleagues from across the UK, Henry will help to create the seismic shift in British politics that is so long overdue.”
Mr. Alan Love, UKIP Northern Ireland ViceChairperson
Alan says, “I have known and worked with Henry for some time. Henry is a hard worker, he’s lived and worked in the real world and will make an excellent MEP. Henry has a deserved reputation as someonecommitted to his constituents and he has proven himselfcapable of working for the benefit and betterment of everyone in Northern Ireland. By voting for Henry, the people of Northern Ireland can play their part in transforming local and national politics for the better.”
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