UUP leader Mike Nesbitt addresses the annual party conference in Belfast.
That's all from us. Thank you for following our live coverage of Mike Nesbitt's conference speech as Ulster Unionist leader.And he warned unionists who support direct rule “to pause and reflect”.
He also believes electoral success is possible and that political success is imperative for Northern Ireland. He finished by saying "I have begun, once again! Once again, I'm dedicating us to Making Northern Ireland Work."Nesbitt uses his speech to announce a reshuffle to his assembly frontbench. The party's newest MLA, Diana Armstrong, who will sign into the Assembly on Monday, will take over as the party's economy spokesperson.
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