Conservatives and Unionists MEP Jim Nicholson has criticised Nigel Dodds following derogatory and contradictory remarks made in relation to the electoral relationship between the Ulster Unionist Party and the Conservatives.

Ulster Unionist Chief Whip Fred Cobain has hit back at Nigel Dodds claims that the UUP is divided over the issue of policing and justice - describing his comments as 'blatant lies'.

Ulster Unionist MLA Danny Kennedy has described SF comments in relation to the UUP's position on P&J as 'ludicrous and hypocritical' considering they are the party which has repeatedly plunged Stormont in crisis.

Ulster Unionist Leader Sir Reg Empey has said that the UUP will not be 'bullied or blackmailed' following comments made by Martin McGuinness in relation to the devolution of policing and justice.

Following detailed consideration the UUP Assembly group has concluded that as things stand they are unable to support the devolution of Policing and Justice at this time.

Ulster Unionist MLA Basil McCrea has criticized Alliance Leader David Ford for commenting on the actions of the Parachute Regiment on Bloody Sunday describing his comments as 'inappropriate, unhelpful and unprofessional'.

Ulster Unionist MLA, Tom Elliott, has said that his party are under ';no obligation'; to support the Hillsborough Agreement.

A delegation of senior Ulster Unionist Party representatives met with the Chief Constable and members of the PSNI Command this evening to discuss ongoing security issues and the continued threat posed by dissident republicans.

Shaun Woodward in his statement that ';if MLAs reject the devolution of policing and justice £800 million of government cash will not be available,'; must qualify as the most inane remarks of the Northern Ireland Secretary of State's time in parliament.

Leslie Cree UUP MLA for North Down, has criticised 50:50 Recruitment Policy in an NI Assembly debate describing it as 'the repugnant legalization of religious discrimination'.