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flag UUP MLA Robbie Butler declined a trip to Israel, citing the conflict's severity and personal reasons, while supporting a two-state solution and hinting at future leadership ambitions.

flag UUP MLA Robbie Butler declined an invitation to a unionist delegation’s fact-finding trip to Israel, citing personal reasons and the severity of the Israel-Palestine conflict. flag While supporting Israel and a two-state solution, he called the situation “horrendous” and stressed the importance of thoughtful questioning over attendance. flag He noted potential future visits but said now is not the right time, drawing lessons from Northern Ireland’s conflict resolution history. flag Butler also indicated he may run for UUP leadership if a vacancy arises, emphasizing unity and broader unionist goals, while pledging support to current leader Mike Nesbitt, who will decide his future in January 2026.

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