Nigel Lutton's father Frederick "Eric" Lutton was killed by the IRA in May 1979.

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That is precisely why Lutton has long been surprised that more parents haven't invested over the years.

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Mr Lutton's candidacy caused controversy within the UUP, resulting in the lost of two of its high profile MLAs.

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