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Lagan Valley MLA Basil McCrea is taking a keen interest in the Impartial Reporter these days. Not least its latest feature on Fermanagh MLA Tom Elliott and his bid for the leadership. Mr Elliott outlines his "vision of a disciplined party" as he is flanked by newcomer Mike Nesbitt and UUP veteran Lord Maginnis.

So far Tom Elliott is the only contender for leader - although most pundits are predicting Basil McCrea will soon enter the battle.

Mr McCrea has been coy but he has mentioned the article on his facebook. Here's what he had to say:

"An interesting piece from Tom Elliot in the Impartial Reporter. Obviously rolling out his leadership campaign on the basis that first out seizes the initiative. Rumour has it that his manifesto will be released shortly. Good to see he is a stickler for party discipline."

A stickler for party discipline - now whatever could Mr McCrea mean?

Surely not a sarcastic remark about the Executive discussion which suggested there should be no campaign until the leader Sir Reg Empey goes?

Hmmm.

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