Victims’ campaigner selected by TUV for West Tyrone

A PASSIONATE supporter of the innocent victims of terrorism has been selected as the TUV’s candidate for West Tyrone in the upcoming Assembly election.

Born and brought up in the constituency, father-of-three Trevor Clarke has spent his career in business and tourism. But the 48-year-old is also well-known for his role with Derg Valley Victims’ Voice.

TUV leader, Jim Allister, said, “Trevor’s roots are in the constituency and he has an obvious enthusiasm for it. If elected he will succeed in ensuring West Tyrone has a traditional unionist voice at Stormont, and that it is heard loud and clear.”

Mr Clarke received his education at Edwards Primary School in Castlederg and Strabane Grammar School. The University of Ulster graduate started his working life in Newtownstewart and Omagh.

He believes the next Assembly election will be pivotal for Northern Ireland.

The TUV hopeful said, “West Tyrone suffers greater economic disadvantage than many other parts of Northern Ireland. Roads, hospital waiting lists and mental health all need proper resourcing and fit-for-purpose strategies.

“Our farming community faces decimation at the hands of Assembly members who put ideology before reality.

“Anyone who knows me will testify I am passionate in my support for innocent victims of terrorism and have worked with many in the Derg Valley area to offer them a voice. I will continue to do so, and if elected I would use the platform afforded to me as an MLA to ensure their plight is heard at every opportunity. Access to justice must be for everyone, not a selected few.”