The Ulster Unionist candidate in Fermanagh has pledged to not erect election posters in town centres. He has urged other election candidates in the Fermanagh South Tyrone constituency to follow suit. This election will be taking place in the run-up to Christmas and town centres will be festooned with Christmas lights and decorations, and it would not be a good idea to have them fighting for space with dozens of election posters“Last week traders in Omagh and Strabane appealed for politicians to leave the two town centres free of election posters,” he said. “I think this is a very good idea indeed and, as a result, I will not be erecting any election posters in town centres in Fermanagh South Tyrone. “This election will be taking place in the run-up to Christmas and town centres will be festooned with Christmas lights and decorations, and it would not be a good idea to have them fighting for space with dozens of election posters.

Source: Irish Examiner November 13, 2019 15:07 UTC