I gather that David McNarry, no longer loved by the UUP, has joined UKIP. Bless.
I’m not sure who exactly is involved in UKIP in Northern Ireland. But I thought I’d select a few choice quotes from a few David McNarry press releases that might help illustrate the political genius that has joined their ranks.
This first quote shows McNarry’s canny grasp of the minutiae of fiscal policy and economics. This is his response to the suggestion that Northern Ireland should have its own (lower) rate of corporation tax (19th December, 2010).
“My own view is that this should be specifically targeted at businesses in manufacturing, in the knowledge economy, in creative industries and engaged in export. I believe the banks should be specifically excluded as they have already received sufficient funds from government. By excluding the banks, we could cut the cost of introducing Corporation Tax by a very significant amount, possibly even halving it. Any move on reducing Corporation Tax must also be mirrored by a simultaneous clamp-down on all systematic tax-avoidance which can no longer be tolerated in these difficult economic times for the country, robbing the public of tax income needed to sustain even reduced levels of public services.”
Hmm. Just a pity that most of our banks are HQ’ed elsewhere – and that most are making whopping great losses. Perhaps he was thinking about FG Wilson etc. when he was thinking about manufacturing/exporters. But good ideas David.
This one from a “Letter to the Editor” dated 23rd April, 2012…
My unjustified treatment and grossly unfair suspension for nine months from membership of the UUP, does not and will not interfere with my duties as an MLA…Nor is my position curtailed by a folly declaring that my future rests on an invasion of little green men. I will continue to engage, speak out, champion and challenge on important issues which need a voice and require a hearing.
Not sure who the little green men are to whom he refers. Possibly members of the Green Party. But we all sleep more comfortably in our beds knowing that McNarry will be championing and challenging.
And in this, another letter to the Editor, McNarry addresses the thorny issue of the constitution…(24th July, 2012)
At a time when the collective abilities of the Executive are required to concentrate on managing these extreme times of economic uncertainty, it is reprehensible for anyone seeking a cop-out exit strategy in order to satisfy their misguided lust to control all party policies, especially when that party’s support and standing has in recent months reached a meltdown temperature.
OK…so I’m at a loss to know what it means, but I’m sure it’s important. I’m sure UKIP will work it out.
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