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Mike Nesbitt resigns as health minister amid row with UUP leader

Mike Nesbitt resigns as health minister amid row with UUP leader
BBC UK Tuesday 18 August 2026, 20:37 UTC 1 min read
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The decision comes following a clash between the pair over withdrawing emergency general surgery services from Causeway Hospital.

The decision comes following a clash between the pair over withdrawing emergency general surgery services from Causeway Hospital.
Mike Nesbitt (PERSON) UUP (ORG) Causeway Hospital (ORG)
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