Mike Nesbitt to unveil Maze alternative at UUP conference Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt has said he will set out his alternative to the Maze peace centre later on Saturday. He will unveil the proposal during his speech at his party's annual conference. As UUP leader Mr Nesbitt campaigned against the proposed peace centre. He said that what he would be calling for was "in and around" the area of good mental health and how that connects to the legacy of the Troubles. EU funding of £18m was removed after the DUP withdrew its support for the proposed peace centre on the site of the former prison. This will be Mr Nesbitt's second speech as party leader - a period which has seen three sitting MLAs quit the party because of differences. Basil McCrea and John McCallister left to form the new party NI21, and David McNarry switched to UKIP. A prominent speaking slot has also been given to Jim Nicholson, the party's candidate in next year's European elections that will be the first to be fought under Mr Nesbitt's leadership. Other speakers will include the new shadow secretary of state for Northern Ireland, Ivan Lewis.