Red Lines
The Constituency Profiles: North, South and East Antrim.
Jun 19, 2024
Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Jayne McCormack, and Stephen Walker to discuss the upcoming election dynamics in North, South, and East Antrim constituencies. They analyze the race between Ulster Unionists and the DUP, the wildcard independent candidate Mel Lucas, voter preferences, and party strategies. The podcast explores the impact of candidates like Paul Gervin and John Blair, party branding choices, low voter turnout, and the implications of a July election on voter registration and coverage planning.
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- The Ulster Unionists aim to secure victory in South Antrim, benefiting from a swing away from the DUP.
- North Antrim remains a DUP stronghold with Ian Paisley likely to retain his seat, despite competition for second place.
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Overview of South Antrim Constituency Profile
In South Antrim, a crucial constituency with a narrow margin for the DUP, the Ulster Unionists aim to secure a victory, propelled by Lucid Talk's projected swing away from the DUP. Former Health Minister Robin Swan represents the Ulster Unionists in a significant tactical battle, with historical successes in this unique flip-flop unionist terrain.
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