New party is 'no threat to DUP'

Gregory Campbell does not see any threat

DUP MP Gregory Campbell has said he is not concerned about the formation of any new anti-agreement unionist party.

There is speculation a new unionist group may be announced next week.

The East Londonderry MP told BBC Radio Ulster's Inside Politics programme he did not believe there was any groundswell of opinion against the DUP.

Meanwhile, the Ulster Unionist Executive is due to discuss a recommendation to accept an offer of talks with the DUP.

The recommendation has come from party officers and will be discussed on Saturday.

The offer was made in a letter and is aimed at maximising the unionist vote at future elections.

In recent months, a number of DUP members have resigned in protest at the party's decision to share power with Sinn Fein at Stormont.

The MEP Jim Allister was one of the most high profile members to quit the party.

In March, he said he was leaving the party with immense sadness but that he felt Sinn Fein was "not fit for government".