Can the UUP become the largest unionist party within five years?
Ten years? BASIL McCREA: There is a mood for change within the electorate. They are disillusioned with a political process that delivers little. They know that the coming years will be difficult. They want a party that can provide hope for the future – peace, jobs and security. The conditions for change exist now and if the UUP re-energised under a new leader can capture the mood of the electorate, we will not have to wait five years to become the largest party. TOM ELLIOTT: It is, of course, difficult to overturn such an electoral difference in a short period. However, when the UUP put together strong policy proposals and the broad unionist electorate is united in its approach then the situation could move much quicker than many would expect. Currently, many within the unionist electorate are reluctantly voting for other parties or not voting at all as they don’t see the alternative of voting for us as positive. However, I believe they will be keen to vote for the UUP when they experi
