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Burrows to announce Nesbitt's replacement as health minister

Burrows to announce Nesbitt's replacement as health minister
BBC UK Thursday 20 August 2026, 05:23 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Mike Nesbitt announced his resignation on Tuesday night amid a row with Ulster Unionist leader Jon Burrows.

Mike Nesbitt announced his resignation on Tuesday night amid a row with Ulster Unionist leader Jon Burrows.
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