UUP needs to reach out to Catholics: McCallister

Ulster Unionist Party leadership hopeful John McCallister has revealed he would back Down in an All-Ireland GAA final and has no problem with gay pride events. He also spoke of the need to reach out to Catholics and others to build the UUP as a party for the whole community. Read moreHome Secretary asked to

Ulster Unionist Party leadership hopeful John McCallister has revealed he would back Down in an All-Ireland GAA final and has no problem with gay pride events.

He also spoke of the need to reach out to Catholics and others to build the UUP as a party for the whole community.

Mr McCallister (below) said: “I don’t support a GAA team, I don’t pretend to be an avid follower, but if Down is playing in the All-Ireland I back, certainly, my own team. I am basically supportive of any events which help the local community and promote sport.

“The GAA, like rugby and soccer, are doing great things for the community”, Belfast Telegraph reports.

Mr McCallister’s stance is in contrast to his predecessor Tom Elliott who refused to attend GAA or gay pride events.