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12/01/2012
David Ford Threatens Resignation Over Row
The Justice Minister has threatened his resignation in response to Sinn Fein and DUP plans to scrap the Department of Education and Learning (DEL).
David Ford, who is also the Alliance Leader, has said that he will seek the advice of his party before making decisions.
Following talks earlier in the week parties have been given until Monday at 5pm to respond to the OFMDFM proposal, but Mr Ford says his party will not meet this deadline. Instead, he will take at least a fortnight to respond so that he can seek the views of his party council, whose next scheduled meeting is in March.
The proposals also appear to specify that Mr Ford should hold the justice ministry till the end of the Assembly term.
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David Ford, who is also the Alliance Leader, has said that he will seek the advice of his party before making decisions.
Following talks earlier in the week parties have been given until Monday at 5pm to respond to the OFMDFM proposal, but Mr Ford says his party will not meet this deadline. Instead, he will take at least a fortnight to respond so that he can seek the views of his party council, whose next scheduled meeting is in March.
The proposals also appear to specify that Mr Ford should hold the justice ministry till the end of the Assembly term.
(LB)
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