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Ulster Unionist MLA Robbie Butler Tapped for Health Minister Role
20 Aug
Summary
- Robbie Butler is set to assume the role of Health Minister.
- Mike Nesbitt resigned after a disagreement over Causeway Hospital surgery.
- Party leader Jon Burrows made the final decision on the replacement.
Robbie Butler, an Ulster Unionist MLA for Lagan Valley, is reportedly set to take over as the new health minister. This development comes in the wake of Mike Nesbitt's resignation from the same position.
Nesbitt's departure was prompted by a public statement from his party leader, Jon Burrows. Burrows had expressed his disapproval of the proposed removal of emergency general surgery services from Causeway Hospital. Following Nesbitt's resignation on Monday, Burrows acknowledged his disappointment and stated that a decision regarding Butler's successor would be finalized overnight.
Butler has a history within the Ulster Unionist Party, having previously served as deputy leader. He had also considered running for party leadership on two occasions but withdrew before the final decision.
