TUV nominate four for the ABC council election

TUV leader Jim Allister joined Robert Oliver (Portadown), Keith Ratcliffe (Cusher), Brian Moorhead (Banbridge) and Sammy Morrison (Lagan River) as they handed in their nomination papers for the local government elections.

Commenting Jim Allister said: “TUV is running more candidates in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon than ever before, seeking to capitalise in the upsurge in support for the party manifest in last year’s Assembly election.

“I am pleased to offer the people of Cusher, Banbridge, Portadown and Lagan River the opportunity to vote not just for TUV candidates, but for men who I believe will provide them with first class representation on the council and will be able to deliver for them on day to day issues.

“While others refuse to tell you where they stand on the Windsor Whitewash you can be sure that with TUV you have absolute clarity. We will not say one thing before the election and another after. Speak with strength, not weakness, by voting TUV 1 and then transferring to other pro-Union candidates.”

Robert Oliver is a family man with over 42 years experience in business. He knows the opportunities and challenges of running a business in the Portadown area. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Confederation of Aerial Industries.

Robert is an active member of the Loyal Orders and formerly a prominent Ulster Unionist.

Keith Ratcliffe is a local businessman with 20 years experience. Delivering the highest customer standards in his award winning business, Keith believes he has the skills to deliver results for Cusher constituents.

He has a young family which drives his motivation for seeking election, as he wants to ensure our children have the best available to them. Keith is a strong and committed Unionist and is determined to ensure that those clear and consistent principles are better represented in council.

Last year, he shocked the political establishment by coming within a handful of votes of capturing a second seat for Unionism in Newry and Armagh.

Brian Moorhead is married to Caroline. The couple have two children, Rebekah and Matthew.

A man with deep roots in the local area, Brian was born and bred in Loughbrickland where he still lives today. He attended school in Loughbrickland and Banbridge. He has worked in retail for 15 years and is a member of Banbridge and District Horticultural Society. He exhibits at the local show and is a keen gardener. Passionate about his heritage and culture, Brian is a member of the Loyal Orders.

Samuel Morrison is married to Esther with two daughters. Living in Dromore, Samuel is deeply involved within the community, a serving district officer in the Orange Order and active in his local church.

A graduate of Ulster University and Queen’s, Samuel has worked as Jim Allister’s personal assistant for the past 15 years. He is also TUV press officer.