That message was echoed by Andy Bennet, a retired tax inspector, who is secretary of the party's Cathcart branch.

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One of the charges follows a complaint received on 8 December from Marc Woods, secretary of the Waringstown Branch of the party, alleging Mr McCrea was guilty of "unacceptable behaviour" on the BBC's Nolan Show.

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