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Robbie Butler named Stormont health minister

It comes after Mike Nesbitt resigned from the post amid a fallout with UUP leader Jon Burrows.

The Independent UK

Robbie Butler set to be appointed Stormont’s health minister

The former Ulster Unionist deputy leader is expected to replace Mike Nesbitt, who quit on Tuesday amid a row with party leader Jon Burrows.

Evening Standard

UUP leader Jon Burrows set to announce new health minister

Mike Nesbitt quit the role after a disagreement with Mr Burrows over plans for Causeway Hospital in Coleraine.

Evening Standard

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Outgoing minister Nesbitt hailed as ‘constructive’ in tribute by health bodies

They described Mike Nesbitt’s resignation as coming at a challenging time for the health service.

Evening Standard

UUP leader Burrows to unveil new Stormont health minister on Thursday

The Ulster Unionist leader has moved to address the fallout from the acrimonious resignation of Mike Nesbitt as Stormont health minister.

Evening Standard

Ulster Unionist leader calls for ‘meaningful reform’ in health sector

Health minister Mike Nesbitt resigned on Tuesday after a fallout with Mr Burrows.

Evening Standard

Nesbitt’s ‘regret’ as he resigns as health minister amid row with UUP leader

Mike Nesbitt said he resigned after ‘not receiving a timely response’ from Jon Burrows over the ‘shockwaves’ he had caused.

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Stormont health minister Mike Nesbitt resigns

The former Ulster Unionist Party leader has held the portfolio since May 2024.

Evening Standard

Sinn Fein has no intentions of collapsing Stormont, John O’Dowd says

The Sinn Fein minister said his party had concerns about the behaviour of the DUP.

Evening Standard

Number of lost letters in Encompass failure could be close to 50,000, MLAs told

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt answered questions at the NI Assembly.

Evening Standard

Appeal issued about claims officers advised nurses to show ID to masked men

Police said no-one had yet made direct contact making such allegations, but urged those who may have experienced it to get in contact.

Evening Standard

Minister wants to see body-worn cameras available for all health service workers

Health trusts are currently trialling the use of body-worn cameras for emergency department staff.

Evening Standard

Politics needs to reconnect with ordinary people – UUP leader-elect Jon Burrows

Mr Burrows emerged as the sole candidate to follow current leader Mike Nesbitt following the closing of nominations on Friday evening.

Evening Standard

Jon Burrows moves a step closer to become next Ulster Unionist leader

The UUP confirmed the former senior police officer is the only contender to replace Mike Nesbitt later this month.

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Robbie Butler says he will not stand to be next Ulster Unionist leader

The party’s current deputy leader said he had received support, but would not be putting his name forward to replace Mike Nesbitt.

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Burrows ‘hopes for a contest’ for the UUP leadership

The former senior police officer is currently the only confirmed candidate to succeed Mike Nesbitt as UUP leader.

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Former senior police officer Jon Burrows confirms UUP leadership bid

Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong said she will run to become the next deputy leader of the party.

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‘Pivotal moment’ for UUP as nominations officially open for next leader

Current Ulster Unionist Party leader Mike Nesbitt announced earlier this month that he intends to stand down.

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Mike Nesbitt to step down as UUP leader

The Strangford MLA is the first person to lead the party twice.

The Independent UK

UUP leader Mike Nesbitt announces plans to stand down

Strangford MLA and health minister has signalled an intention to retire after the current Assembly term

Evening Standard

Northern Ireland’s chief nursing officer made OBE

Professor Maria McIlgorm was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to nursing and midwifery.

The Independent UK

Ambulance handover delays and vaccinations key elements of winter health plan

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said steps will be taken to mitigate pressures but warned they cannot be eradicated.

Evening Standard

Claim of ‘battle a day’ at Stormont Executive a ‘surprise to me’ – Nesbitt

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said he believes the four-party coalition works ‘pretty collaboratively’.

Evening Standard

Health minister hails ‘remarkable success’ of drive to tackle waiting lists

However Health Minister Mike Nesbitt warned of the impact a nurses strike could have this winter if they do not receive pay parity.

The Independent UK

Securing confidence of victims paramount for new legacy framework – Sinn Fein

Northern Ireland political parties have given a mixed response to a new legacy framework published by the UK and Irish governments.

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