UKIP Northern Ireland has called for a united unionist effort in elections to combat the threat for Sinn Féin. Sinn Féin are trying to associate opposition to Brexit with republicanism and are hoping to capitalise on the death of IRA terrorist, Martin McGuinness and the prospect of the return of direct rule from London to galvanise support. Ukip councillor for Portadown, Cllr David Jones, said: