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PUP 'being pushed from politics'
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| Last Edited | Some say... Jul 28, 2005 12:31pm |
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| Media | TV News - British Broadcasting Corporation BBC News |
| News Date | Wednesday, July 20, 2005 06:30:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | The government is trying to push the Progressive Unionist Party out of politics, leader David Ervine has said.
He was speaking after the NI secretary said he intended to withhold its assembly allowances for another year.
The decision followed the latest report from ceasefire watchdog, the Independent Monitoring Commission.
The PUP is linked to the UVF and Red Hand Commando. Mr Ervine said it was "unjust" to punish his party for the alleged activities of the UVF.
He said the leadership of his party were not in leadership positions in the UVF and did not carry out illegal activity.
"I am the leader of the PUP. If I have broken any laws or rules, I would like to be arrested and charged now," he said.
In a written statement to MPs, Secretary of State Peter Hain said he would give the PUP a week to respond.
Mr Hain's decision came amid pressure from nationalist politicians to declare that the UVF has ended its ceasefire following recent violence by the organisation.
The IMC report, submitted in May, said the UVF and Red Hand Commando remained active, violent and involved in organised crime.
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