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Wednesday, 08 September 2010

Dodds to stand down as DUP MLA

DUP's Nigel Dodds is to stand down, the party has announced

DUP North Belfast MP Nigel Dodds is to step down from his role in the Stormont Assembly in the coming days, the party has officially announced.

The move, which is to take place "imminently", is part of the DUP's policy of phasing out double-jobbing.

The party has said it is in the process of selecting a replacement for Mr Dodds ahead of next year's Assembly elections.

A new candidate is to be announced within the next few days.

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At 15:46 on 09 September 2010, William wrote:

Community groups and organisations will be waiting with baited breathe as to Nigels replacement in North Belfast. Dont let us down Nigel!!

At 16:55 on 08 September 2010, Shannon wrote:

CYNICAL - Nigel has served us all well over the years and I'm led to believe an MP doesn't receive an MLA wage - so I doubt its about the money.

At 14:44 on 08 September 2010, Martin wrote:

well said john couldn't have said it better myself, A for Peter Robinsom he is the nest man for the job what his wife done has nothing to do with him or his ability to do his job he has served us extremly well against everything that has been thrown at him.

At 10:19 on 08 September 2010, Clive wrote:

So, immediately Peter Robinson confirms he's staying, Nigel decides - sod this I'm away to London. No chance of a leadership election so why hang about bye! Now that is real principled!

At 09:27 on 08 September 2010, Cynical wrote:

Oh dear, how will he manage? Only his Westminster and her European incomes to survive on now.... There's always the pensions to look forward to I suppose....

At 08:58 on 08 September 2010, BIG ERNEST wrote:

will be interesting to see who else follows suit .

At 08:37 on 08 September 2010, john murphy wrote:

Nigel is one of the great NI politicians - who will forget that attempt on his life by criminals while he sat by his childs sick bed.......in order to move forward NI needs to fully support good men such as Nigel who has given so much for our country and our people......the people of Ireland have benifited from the sacrifice of such good men......