Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says DUP members who brief against the party are doing so to 'advance their personal agenda'
Sir Jeffrey says he has sought to avoid "engaging in public bickering with fellow unionists"The Democratic Unionist Party leader has hit out at some within his own ranks for briefing against the party.
He went on to express that it was a "point of frustration" to read fellow unionists "manufacturing" attacks on the DUP or other unionists."I use the term 'manufacture' as the attack will lack substance and be driven more by an effort to gain media coverage or advance their personal agenda than any desire to advance Northern Ireland," he added.
"Indeed, it drives many pro-union voters to stand back from getting involved in elected politics or voting in elections. This has cost unionism dear and helped pave the way for the success of our opponents."Despite the party leader's insistence the wounds laid bare a few years ago have now healed, it is clear the deep divisions are still there.
Sir Jeffrey appeared to suggest unionist unity would be required in future elections although did not specifically mention pacts.
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