Jim Nicholson MEP and UUP representative

Sir Reg Empey has expressed his delight at being nominated to fight the upcoming general election as the Conservatives and Unionists candidate for South Antrim.

Commenting on his nomination Reg said; "It is with delight that I embark on this election and I look forward to canvassing throughout the constituency in the coming weeks and look forward to representing the community here. As Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party and as one of the instigators of the link up with the Conservative Party I believe the project we have here is so important for Northern Ireland. To its future and to ensuring that Northern Ireland takes its rightful place at the heart of the Union. For that reason I think it is important now to take a lead and give a lead. I therefore feel the only place I can do that is to actually be in the campaign and participating in it."

"I look forward to joining our hardworking team of Ulster Unionists and Conservatives already working tirelessly in the constituency - to our MLA Danny Kinahan, and to all our councillors, members and supporters. Together we offer the electorate in South Antrim an opportunity to move away from stagnant politics - a chance for change - a chance to vote for something new."

Over the last four weeks you have listened to what we have had to say. You and the Conservatives and Unionists candidates have talked on the door steps and you have told us that you, too, believe in what we have been working towards.

We are working to be part of the government - not to negotiate with the government. We are working to help form the government, not - like every other party in Northern Ireland - to help form the opposition. Is that not what Unionism is about?

The leading argument during the election campaign has been about fixing our broken economy. Only the Conservatives and Unionists have put forward realistic, deliverable plans to renew and strengthen not only the Northern Ireland economy, but the economy of the United Kingdom.

We will look at ways of turning Northern Ireland into an enterprise zone. We want to grow the size of the private sector in Northern Ireland to create new jobs and investment. We'll bring a new age of enterprise and ambition across the United Kingdom. This is the only way we can ensure a strong United Kingdom for the future.

The country faces some difficult decisions ahead on how we will tackle the deficit.

David Cameron promised, during his visit to Belfast yesterday, that he will make decisions with compassion, reasonableness and a concern for the most disadvantaged and will continue to fund Northern Ireland according to its needs. We will tackle the deficit while protecting the essential frontline public service.

We've got great social problems in Northern Ireland and across the UK. So much of social breakdown comes back to three things - a chaotic or broken family background, poor schooling and worklessness. So we'll have a relentless focus on these areas.

We'll make the United Kingdom more family friendly, recognising marriage in the tax system and giving more parents the right to request flexible working.

Last year we saw the Prime Minister betraying those who had done the right thing, when he boasted that 'not one British saver has lost a single penny' in the banking crisis.

He should try telling that to savers in Northern Ireland who invested in the PMS. David Cameron and I both pledge that a Conservatives and Unionists Government will work with the Executive here to ensure a just and fair resolution of the PMS.

Tomorrow the people of Northern Ireland go to the polls for the first time in a generation with the ability to vote for a party who can form the government of our United Kingdom. The choice is clear for Unionism, to be at the heart of the Union and the heart of Government or to remain on the window ledge, looking in, trying to attract someone's attention. It's time for change.

Reg Empey, Conservatives and Unionists candidate for South Antrim, has said it is "typically arrogant of the DUP to present themselves as likely power brokers in the new Parliament being elected tomorrow".

"Even after the scandals of the past year it seems Peter Robinson still doesn't 'get it'. He appears to think unionist voters are actually going to reward him and his party with even more seats.

"It is insulting to the electorate to suggest that the DUP are going to maintain their current position when the fact is that the DUP cannot count as safe any seat in which there is a three-way unionist contest.

"The Conservatives and Unionists are mounting a serious challenge to the DUP in a number of constituencies across Northern Ireland. My prediction is that the DUP and the media are in for a shock when the actual votes are counted.

"As for the dynamics of the new Parliament, we are campaigning to be part of the strong Conservative and Unionist Government that the United Kingdom desperately needs to begin the process of economic recovery and renewal.

"Having spent the whole election attacking and insulting David Cameron, it seems Peter Robinson and his colleagues are actually gagging to do their own deal with the Conservatives. Typically, again, for the DUP, it would all come down to haggling over the price.

"The people of Northern Ireland deserve better. They deserve to be at the heart of the Union, having representatives in a Conservative and Unionist government of the United Kingdom.

"The DUP are fighting this election to negotiate with the British Government. We are fighting to be part of the British Government."

Ulster Unionist Party leader Sir Reg Empey has said that the people of Northern Ireland can have "no faith in Shaun Woodward as Secretary of State following his efforts to scare-monger and manipulate".

"If the DUP are in bed with Labour, then why not have the courage to say so? If not, then why is Shaun Woodward so determined to turn the electorate against one political party.

"If Mr Woodward were to apply himself to tearing down a nationalist or republican party, there would be an outcry. Why then is it acceptable to use his position to cast aspersions on the candidacy of Conservatives and Unionists?

"He has over-stepped the mark on too many occasions, moving far beyond general criticism of the Conservative and Unionist project. Not only has he explicitly condemned the UUP for exercising our democratic rights over policing and justice, but has come out flying the flag for Peter Robinson personally.

"Shaun is clearly less interested in Northern Ireland, than in his own personal and political agenda.

"I am disgusted that Gordon Brown has not seen fit to rein in his wayward Minister of State. His message has been quite clear - vote for the 'Paisley Party', to the extent of playing on fears of dissident violence.

"Having suggested that the Ulster Unionist Party is somehow risking the stability of the peace process - a process in which we did the heavy lifting, despite DUP opposition - he has exposed an unforgivable bias.

"The man who boasts about being 'neutral' on the union now sees fit to tell unionists how they should vote

"In intervening as he has, Woodward is both seeking to manipulate the Northern Ireland electorate without honesty as to his motives, and is acting to ensure that Northern Ireland remains on the window ledge of the Union.

"Conservatives and Unionists are giving the people of Northern Ireland a real say on who will form the next UK government. This is what real democracy in the United Kingdom is meant to mean."

Sir Reg Empey has responded to ludicrous claims by William McCrea that he is "on the run from the people of South Antrim.

Sir Reg said;

"I would like to thank Mr McCrea for his concern about how well my campaign is going and would like to assure him that I have been and continue to be very active on the ground in South Antrim in addition to carrying out my Ministerial duties.

With regard to the GMU programme, there was indeed a mis-understanding but in no way could I be said to have been avoiding either the media or the public.

To date I have been involved in, the UTV Party Leaders' debate, the Newsletter webchat, UTV Live, BBC Newsline, BBC Hearts and Minds, a panel debate on the local radio station Seven FM and and given countless interviews to our local print jouralists.

I have also canvassed extensively in South Antrim including Carnmoney, Ballyduff, Ballyclare, Antrim town, Randalstown and Templetpatrick. Today I have been in Crumlin, Glenavy, Straid and Ballyeaston and have met a great many of - what Mr McCrea so condescendingly describes as - ordinary people.

The curious thing is that in all my travels in South Antrim I have not come across a single DUP canvasser. It is as if they have put up their posters and all gone to ground.

I would suggest that someone may indeed be "terrified" in the South Antrim campaign. But it isn't me."

Conservatives and Unionists Candidate for South Antrim has expressed his disappointment with the continued delay of the rebuild of Parkhall Integrated College in Antrim.

Expressing his disappointment with the delay Sir Reg said, "This delay is simply unacceptable. The Minister needs to expedite the rebuild and address this delay within her Department. Parkhall should be top of the Caitriona Ruane's agenda.

"It is highly frustrating for pupils, parents and teachers. The school was promised the new build and the first sod was supposed to be cut back in February but there has been no movement.

"Both pupils and teachers are suffering as a result of the delay. Teachers have to travel between sites and this detracts from the time they can dedicate to lesson preparation.

"I am concerned because of cutbacks and am seeking the Minister's assurances that there will be no cutback to the promised funding."

Conservatives and Unionists candidate Sir Reg Empey has encouraged farmers and rural communities to make their voices heard in the election by voting Conservatives and Unionists on May 6th. Reg said that in this election, other parties can make promises about what they will do for farmers, but only Conservatives and Unionists can deliver.

In a statement Sir Reg said,

"Conservatives and Unionists care passionately about Northern Ireland's farmers and about our rural communities. We encourage all those with an interest in building vibrant, flourishing and sustainable rural communities for the next generation and a thriving farming industry to vote Conservatives and Unionists. In Northern Ireland, farming's share of employment and economic activity is larger than in any other part of the UK. Conservatives and Unionists recognise this and the significant strategic importance of agriculture to the wider Northern Ireland economy.

"Farmers in Northern Ireland produce a quality product to the highest standard of environmental protection, animal welfare and traceability. Conservatives and unionists are rightly proud of the rich and historic tradition of quality farming practices that exist in Northern Ireland but in the years ahead farming in Northern Ireland will face many profound challenges that will require a strategic, coordinated response from policy makers and the industry: CAP reform; food security; reducing red tape; encouraging farm diversification; encouraging the next generation of farmers to enter the industry and protecting the Single Farm Payment. Conservatives and unionists understand this and will work to promote and defend the interests of Northern Ireland's farming industry and rural communities at all levels of Government. Indeed we are the only party in Northern Ireland standing in this election who can actually deliver for farmers and rural communities at every level of Government: in Westminster, in Stormont and in Brussels.

"In the years ahead CAP reform will be one of the most important issues facing the industry. Conservatives and Unionists in Northern Ireland argue that future reform of the CAP must reflect the central importance of farming to the economy, to society and to the environment whilst acknowledging consumer concerns about food quality and food security. Hard working farmers have had to adapt to significant reform of the CAP in recent years. Therefore CAP reform must be introduced gradually at a pace that allows farmers in Northern Ireland to adapt and implemented uniformly across Europe.

"Too often farmers are crippled by red tape and bureaucracy. In Government, Conservatives and Unionists will work to reduce that burden and ensure that farmers are free to farm, not fill forms. We will also introduce an independent supermarket ombudsman to ensure the grocery supply code of practice is applied fairly and introduce legislation on clear and honest country of origin labelling to put an end to misleading practices and give consumers the choice to buy food produced locally. We also recognise that Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK, which shares a land border with another EU Member State and because of the challenges this brings, Conservatives and Unionists will ensure that the industry in Northern Ireland is involved in and consulted on how this legislation is implemented in practice.

"In these challenging times for Northern Ireland's agriculture industry, farmers and rural communities need experienced, respected and influential representatives at Westminster who can deliver for rural communities and farmers across Northern Ireland. In this election, other parties can make promises about what they will do for farmers, but only Conservatives and Unionists can deliver."

Sir Reg Empey today highlighted the hypocrisy of the DUP on economic policy and stated that it beggards belief..

Sir Reg said;

"The DUP have got themselves very excited following David Cameron's recent comments about the need to expand the private sector in Northern Ireland.

Given past DUP comments and the indeed the current DUP manifesto, it is quite clear that the DUP's hypocrisy on the issue beggars belief.

To be charitable, the DUP have never been comfortable in debating economic issues. They have risen to power in seeking to play on voters fears on the Constitutional issue, and now senior DUP figures are seeking to play on voters fears regarding cuts in public spending, the latest being Willie McCrea.

Just in case Mr McCrea hasn't read the DUP's own 2010 manifesto, I would refer him to the first paragraph of the economy section

"Growing the private sector is the key to economic success. It will be the private sector that will lead the UK into economic recovery. We need low interest rates and must reign back public spending and invest more wisely. Spending reductions must be pursued rather than seeking to increase taxes, though restricted spending cannot jeopardise recovery."

Now, you don't even need to be an Economics teacher like Sammy Wilson once was to realise that when the DUP manifesto is itself talking about "spending reductions" rather than tax rises, they aren't too far away from the comments made by David Cameron, which seemed to cause so much excitement for the DUP.

Speaking of Sammy Wilson, in 2006 he said "people will need to be redeployed quickly from the public sector to the private sector."

Also in 2006 Peter Robinson said, "you cannot build a successful and sustainable economy if you are reliant on grants and hand-outs and relying on others to tackle our problems for us."

In 2007 Peter Robinson said that "For too long, the local private sector has been constrained by the dominant influence of the Northern Ireland public sector."

It is quite clear that the DUP are simply trying to exploit people's fears and con the electorate. We have been here before and the DUP do have quite a track record of saying one thing before an election and doing quite the opposite once they are safely past polling day. Their past words are coming back to haunt them.

The DUP's own manifesto is a mishmash and a wish list which they know they will never be in a position to implement. We are fighting to be in Government, they are fighting to be in opposition.

The Conservatives and Unionists are offering real change and are presenting the voters with transparency and integrity. It is no surprised the DUP are running scared."

For most of my political life manifesto launches in Northern Ireland have summed up how our politics was cut off from mainstream British politics.

Across all parties, we talked about what we would like to do ...

but it stopped there.

Why?

Because Northern Ireland was a place apart.

We had no real say in who would be Prime Minister of our country.

No meaningful role in the Mother of Parliaments.

No chance of being involved in the government of the United Kingdom.

Well, we have changed all that …

We, the two great parties who stand on this manifesto have already changed politics in Northern Ireland.

The Ulster Unionist Party - the party that ensured Northern Ireland's place in the United Kingdom ...

The party which defended democratic values against the onslaught of terrorism during the dark years of the Troubles ...

The party which took the courageous decision in 1998 to build the peace.

And our colleagues and friends in the Conservative Party.

The Conservative Party which governed the United Kingdom for most of the 20th century ...

Stood firm during the Cold War, ended British decline and restored British pride …

And is now ready to give the decisive government required to lead our country out of recession.

Our two great parties are now working together in partnership to build on these achievements ...

And to end Northern Ireland's semi-detached status within the United Kingdom.

William, your presence with us here today demonstrates the Conservative and Unionist conviction that Northern Ireland is not a place apart - but an integral part of the United Kingdom.

Needless to say, you are once again very welcome to Northern Ireland.

This Conservatives and Unionists manifesto - a manifesto for a government of the entire United Kingdom - signals that the days are past when Northern Ireland was relegated to the window-ledge of the Union.

This is a manifesto to put Northern Ireland at the heart of the Union.

A manifesto which expresses unionism's historic belief in 'our cherished position of equal citizenship in the United Kingdom'.

Others in this election tell us that Northern Ireland would be best served by a hung parliament.

It is hard to believe that self-proclaimed unionists are actually promoting this.

Not only would a hung parliament undermine the ability of a government to take the decisive action required to lead our country out of recession ...

It would hand influence to the Scottish and Welsh nationalists, determined to break up the Union.

It would hand influence to the Lib Dems, determined to see the UK in the Euro and governed by a federal Europe.

Those of us who cherish the United Kingdom cannot be hoping for such an outcome.

Those of us who want to see our economy led out of recession and debt must be campaigning for a strong mandate for a Conservative and Unionist government ...

not the indecision and grubby back-room deals of a hung parliament.

If we want to see change - real, meaningful change - in Northern Ireland and across the United Kingom ...

It will only come through a Conservative and Unionist government.

The change that will restore economic prosperity.

And that, by the way, does mean - must mean - growing Northern Ireland's private sector.

Over the weekend we saw just how worthless are the words spoken by the other political parties on growing the private sector.

The other parties argue against us ...

Because we have the audacity to suggest that Northern Ireland should not be left on the window ledge of the British economy ...

that we in this part of the United Kingdom should have the jobs and economic opportunity that come with a vibrant private sector.

I can't think of a better illustration to show how we must vote for change on 6th May.

The change that will put Northern Ireland at the heart of the Union.

The change that will deliver a government which is not neutral on the Union like Labour ...

But passionately committed to our United Kingdom.

The change that will restore economic opportunity to all parts of the United Kingdom.

This is the change for which this Conservative and Unionist manifesto stands.

This is the change for which we - Conservatives and Unionists - stand.

So let's take this message right across Northern Ireland.

And take Northern Ireland into the heart of the Union.

Reg Empey, Conservatives and Unionists South Antrim candidate, has applauded Schrader Electronics on winning the Queen's Award for industry 2010.

"At a time when Northern Ireland is recognizing the need to re-focus and drive its private sector forward, such success is particularly welcome.

"This accolade recognizes Schrader Electronics' significant exports of its world beating remote pressure sensors, which have been researched and designed locally and manufactured in Antrim and Carrickfergus.

"Schrader Electronics has become a world leader in its field, and their continued success is a reflection on Northern Ireland's capabilities on the world stage.

"This is good news for employees and for the local economy, and I commend management and staff on their hard work and innovation.

"It is very clear - and universally accepted, except by those in electioneering mode - that Northern Ireland's public sector is too large and that the private sector must be encouraged to develop if we are to fight our way out of recession. The efforts of Schrader are proof positive of Northern Ireland's potential to do so.

"This view is also supported by the Northern Ireland Assembly's Programme for Government which advocates addressing 'the structural weaknesses in our economy and focus on growing the private sector'.

"Even the opening paragraph of the DUP manifesto economy section states that 'growing the private sector is the key to economic success' and that we must 'reign back public spending and invest more wisely' - spending reductions must be pursued rather than seeking to increase taxes.

"Likewise the Alliance Party's 2007 economic policy paper agreed that NI's public sector share of GDP is 71%, adding - 'this is higher than many command economies, including many Soviet Bloc states during the Cold War and Nazi Germany. This is significantly worse than the next region of the UK economy'.

"Attempts to twist on this issue are disingenuous to say the least."

Ulster Unionist Party leader Sir Reg Empey - Conservatives and Unionists candidate for South Antrim - used the first Northern Ireland Leaders' debate to call on voters to back change in Northern Ireland politics.

Rejecting the DUP's sham approach to unionist unity, Sir Reg said: "I believe in unionist unity. I don't belong to the party that has bitterly divided unionism. It is the DUP which has divided unionism at every turn.

"Voters know what unionist unity is not about. It's not about calling other unionists liars. It's not about trading seats in the Mother of Parliaments as if they are slivers of land going for a fiver.

"I believe in building unionist unity right across the UK - and that is what Conservatives and Unionists are doing."

The audience raised the personal accusations regarding the DUP's Peter Robinson and Sinn Fein's Gerry Adams in recent months. Sir Reg emphasised that these allegations have added to the atmosphere of distrust which has surrounded politics since the expenses scandal first broke.

In his closing remarks, Sir Reg said that the public must be prepared to vote for the change that Northern Ireland so desperately needs.

"If you want change in Northern Ireland politics, come out to vote. If we don't vote, we are allowing politics to stay the same. We need change. That change will be delivered by the Conservatives and Unionists.

"Yes, we have been appalled by the scandals - so use your vote to clean up politics in Northern Ireland and move it onto the peoples' agenda: jobs, taxes, pensions".

Expressing his commitment to put Northern Ireland at the heart of the Union, Sir Reg said that "Conservatives and Unionists are campaigning to be part of the next government, to really deliver on the big issues that affect us all - jobs, taxes, pensions.

He concluded: "If you want a real say in who will be the next PM, if you want our economy to recover, if you want Northern Ireland to be really part of normal, mainstream UK politics - vote Conservatives and Unionists on 6th May."

Conservatives and Unionists South Antrim Candidate Sir Reg Empey has said that local councils must address their responsibilities if Lough Neagh is to be protected.

Speaking after it emerged that funding for the Lough Neagh and Lower Bann Advisory Committees is likely to be withdrawn, as two local councils refused to pay their £5,000 contribution, Sir Reg said it was "terribly short-sighted".

"This is a disappointing development. I feel that it would be detrimental to the local environment if the committees are allowed to founder through the non-contribution of these parties. I would urge the Minister to work persuasively to get the remaining councils on board.

"Those who sit on the committees give freely of their time, and have enabled joined-up government to happen in practice. That is not something that should be thrown away.

"Work in this area around conservation of the natural and man-made heritage, drainage and navigation and the management and sustainable development of land and water based recreation will not happen by itself.

"We are already witnessing the damaging effects of littering around the shores of Lough Neagh, and can see very clearly the necessity for local bodies to work cohesively to tackle these problems at source."

Conservatives and Unionists South Antrim candidate Reg Empey has said that the DUP "need to work out where their loyalty lies - with Labour or with the Union".

"At today's manifesto launch Peter Robinson declared that his party is capable of working with both Labour and the Conservatives.

"He clearly regards this as a difficult choice for unionists.

"It's not. Shaun Woodward, the Secretary of State, has repeatedly declared that this Labour government is neutral on the Union. In fact, he has gone as far as saying that any UK government must be neutral when it comes on the Union.

"Contrast that weakness with David Cameron's pledge that he will never be neutral on the Union. While Labour's Shaun Woodward is neutral, David Cameron has said that he passionately believes in the Union. The Conservative and Unionist Manifesto clearly states, 'The Conservative Party is passionate about the Union and we will never do anything to put it at risk'.

"And yet Peter Robinson believes he can work with either party.

"The people of Northern Ireland deserve an answer from Peter Robinson and the DUP. Is Peter Robinson saying that he would contemplate keeping Gordon Brown and Labour in power for another 5 years?

"Is he saying that, as a unionist, he is content to see Labour's Shaun Woodward remain as Secretary of State? Does he want a Secretary of State and a government that boasts of its neutrality on the Union?

"Or does he accept that a Conservative and Unionist government, passionate about the Union and pledged never to be neutral about Northern Ireland's place in the United Kingdom, would be better for the Union?

"It is time for the DUP to come clean. Is the DUP really prepared to countenance another 5 years of Labour neutrality on the Union"

Reg Empey Conservatives and Unionists candidate for South Antrim has outlined his belief that stopping Labour's planned job tax is a key issue for businesses and working families in this election.

In a statement Reg said: "In the last two years I have witnessed too many families devastated by unexpected redundancies. The Labour Party's planned rise in

National Insurance is effectively a tax on jobs and has the potential to force local businesses into further job cuts.

"13 years of a Labour Government has left local businesses strangled by red tape and reeling from the worst recession in living memory. We cannot allow Gordon Brown to punish them further.

"I have been working to build Northern Ireland's economy for over ten years. Labour's tax on jobs would wreck the recovery. Don't just take our word for it. Listen to the major businesses, many of them household names, who have backed our position.

"Nobody should underestimate the significance of a national Conservatives and Unionists government that is passionate about the Union and has the determination to transform Northern Ireland.

"Conservatives and Unionists are the only people who can stop Gordon Brown's job tax. We are the only candidates that have a chance of forming the next Government of the United Kingdom. And we are the only people who can deliver on the local economy."

Responding to comments made by Labour Secretary of State Shaun Woodward, Conservatives and Unionists South Antrim candidate Reg Empey has expressed his anger at Woodward's criticism of David Cameron for so-called 'interference' in the politics of this part of the United Kingdom.

Sir Reg said, "It is staggering beyond words that Shaun Woodward as Secretary of State should condemn David Cameron for 'interferring in the politics of Northern Ireland'. Interfering? Northern Ireland is not a semi-detached colony to be kept at arms length by Westminster for fear of upsetting the natives. When David Cameron and I, Conservatives and Unionists, work together to bring normal politics to Northern Ireland we are demonstrating that this region is an integral part of the United Kingdom.

"Woodward has, of course, previously boasted that he is 'neutral' on the Union. Now he has repeated it. He regards it as a 'terrible mistake' for David Cameron to say that he will not be neutral in declaring support for the Union. Nothing more clearly illustrates Labour's pathetic weakness on the Union.

"The rank hypocrisy of his comments will also not go unnoticed. Labour seeks to deny people in Northern Ireland from having a vote on who will form the next government of the United Kingdom. Woodward wants the people of Northern Ireland to be second-class citizens. That is utterly undemocratic. Conservatives and Unionists are giving the people of Northern Ireland a real say on who will form the next UK government. This is what real democracy in the United Kingdom is meant to mean.

"Shaun Woodward and Labour want Northern Ireland to be on the window-ledge of the Union. Conservatives and Unionists passionately believe that Northern Ireland's place is at the heart of the Union. On the 6th May the people of Northern Ireland can send a clear message to Woodward - by voting Conservative and Unionist to show that we want to be at the heart of the Union".

Ulster Unionist Party leader Sir Reg Empey, the Conservatives and Unionists candidate for South Antrim, has welcomed today's manifesto launch by David Cameron.

"The manifesto launched today shows that only David Cameron and the Conservatives and Unionist have the leadership, vision and energy to deliver the change the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland, needs.

"We strongly welcome David's commitment to strengthen the Union and, through the relationship between the Conservatives and the Ulster Unionists to bring Northern Ireland into the mainstream of UK politics.

"That's what his invitation to join the government of Britain means.

"David Cameron's attitude stands in stark contrast to Gordon Brown and Shaun Woodward who believe the British Government should be neutral on the Union.

"It is clear that Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK need a government with a decisive mandate for change.

"That can't be delivered by the DUP who along with their SNP and Plaid Cymru allies are campaigning for the political and economic chaos of a hung Parliament that will put our recovery at risk.

"Only by backing the Conservatives and Unionists can people in Northern Ireland elect a Conservative and Unionist Government committed to the Union and to real change."