'I'll announce a new health minister on on Thursday,' says Burrows, after Nesbitt row

BBC UK Wednesday 19 August 2026, 14:12 UTC 1 min read

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It comes following a clash between the UUP leader and former health minister over withdrawing emergency general surgery services from Causeway Hospital.

Burrows (PERSON) Nesbitt (PERSON) UUP (ORG) Causeway Hospital (ORG)

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