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LOCAL politicians have reacted to the passing of the former leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) and former First Minister, David Trimble.
David Trimble was the original First Minister, and served in the post from 1998 until 2001. Mr Trimble is seen as one of the architects of the Good Friday Agreement, and received a joint Nobel Peace Prize along with SDLP leader of the time, John Hume, in 1998, after both signed the document.
Local Ulster Unionist Party representatives have expressed their sadness at the passing of the former leader of the party.
Another former leader of the party and MLA for Fermanagh South Tyrone Tom Elliot said he was ‘sorry’ to hear of the passing of his former colleague.
Mr Elliot said, “Very sorry to learn of the passing of Lord Trimble. I served with David as an Ulster Unionist MLA. He was a strong and courageous leader, who passionately believed in what he was doing.
Fermanagh and Omagh UUP Councillor, Matthew Bell, took to social media and said, “Saddened to hear about the death of Lord David Trimble, co-architect of the Good Friday Agreement, and former UUP leader.
“Only had the pleasure of meeting him once. However, as a lover of history learning about his career and life, he was only inspiring. There is a special place in the history books for him.
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