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New health minister needs 'determination to do difficult things'

New health minister needs 'determination to do difficult things'
BBC Politics Wednesday 19 August 2026, 15:13 UTC 1 min read
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Jon Burrows has said he will confirm on Thursday who will replace Mike Nesbitt as health minister.

Jon Burrows has said he will confirm on Thursday who will replace Mike Nesbitt as health minister.
Jon Burrows (PERSON) Mike Nesbitt (PERSON)
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