Here is the physical evidence of their refusal to offer any support. These are still frames taken from the film footage of the debate. They show Mr Allister standing at the front of the Assembly waiting for someone to come forward to act as a second 'Teller' so that a vote can take place.
Mr Allister stands for two and an half minutes waiting for another MLA to come forward. Numerous MLAs can be seen sitting on the unionist side of the chamber refusing to show any support for the motion.
Photo 1 - Mr Allister waiting at the front of the Assembly on another MLA to act as a 'Teller' so that his motion can be voted on.
Photo 2 - MLAs at Stormont as Mr Allister waited for two and an half minutes
Photo 3 & 4 - The Unionist benches at Stormont as Mr Allister continued to wait
Photo 5 - The Speaker having announced that no second 'Teller' has come forward the motion will not be voted on, Mr Allister leaves the front of the Assembly.
Photo 6 - Mr Alllister making his way back to his seat after no other MLA supports his motion.
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