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04/08/2015
MP Sammy Wilson To Step Down As MLA
DUP MP Sammy Wilson has announced he is to step down as a member of the Legislative Asssembly.
The DUP is expected to appoint a replacement in due course.
Mr Wilson said: "Having served as Finance Minister for four years it is deeply disappointing that I leave the Assembly at a time of such uncertainty caused because of the economic illiteracy of both Sinn Fein and the SDLP.
"Their refusal to live up to the commitments made in the Stormont House Agreement casts a shadow over the Assembly and is resulting in cuts to vital public services.
"Devolution is good for Northern Ireland and brings government closer to the electorate. I have always supported local people making local decisions. Whilst at Westminster, I will continue to campaign with my party colleagues for a normal system of government in Northern Ireland. The structures need to be reformed to allow efficient decision-making."
(CD/JP)
The DUP is expected to appoint a replacement in due course.
Mr Wilson said: "Having served as Finance Minister for four years it is deeply disappointing that I leave the Assembly at a time of such uncertainty caused because of the economic illiteracy of both Sinn Fein and the SDLP.
"Their refusal to live up to the commitments made in the Stormont House Agreement casts a shadow over the Assembly and is resulting in cuts to vital public services.
"Devolution is good for Northern Ireland and brings government closer to the electorate. I have always supported local people making local decisions. Whilst at Westminster, I will continue to campaign with my party colleagues for a normal system of government in Northern Ireland. The structures need to be reformed to allow efficient decision-making."
(CD/JP)
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