“We are giving voters here the chance to have a real say in the Government of the United Kingdom - a chance to help remove Gordon Brown from power and to elect help from Northern Ireland MPs who can play a full role in any future Conservative government.” Ulster Unionist leader Sir Reg Empey welcomed Mr Hague’s decision to spell out his commitment to the Union and he said the new political venture provided a path for “normal politics” in Northern Ireland. "That is what the Ulster Unionist Party is offering — that is why we are delighted to invite William Hague to our conference and welcome our ongoing relationship with the Conservative Party" said Sir Reg. “We in the Ulster Unionist Party are able to offer the electorate something new - a move away from old politics to start looking at real issues.” He added: “I believe we need to put Northern Ireland at the heart of the Union, sharing in the normal, mainstream politics of the rest of the UK. Full Article at Irish Times