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08/08/2018
Recall Petition Opens After Paisley Suspension
A petition which could see a by-election being held in north Antrim has opened today, 08 August.
A recall was prompted after MP Ian Paisley was suspended from the House of Commons for 30 days.
He was suspended after he failed to disclose two family holidays in 2013 funded by the Sri Lankan government, estimated to be worth around £50,000.
Mr Paisley issued an apology at the time.
The recall is open to constituents until 19 September.
Three centres have opened in Ballymoney, Ballymena and Ballycastle.
If 10% of the electorate sign a petition this means that a by-election will be held.
(CD)
A recall was prompted after MP Ian Paisley was suspended from the House of Commons for 30 days.
He was suspended after he failed to disclose two family holidays in 2013 funded by the Sri Lankan government, estimated to be worth around £50,000.
Mr Paisley issued an apology at the time.
The recall is open to constituents until 19 September.
Three centres have opened in Ballymoney, Ballymena and Ballycastle.
If 10% of the electorate sign a petition this means that a by-election will be held.
(CD)
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