A DUP MLA went into labour while at one of the counts for the Northern Ireland council elections yesterday.
Carla Lockhart, MLA for Upper Bann , was at the count in Banbridge, supporting colleagues running for Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on Friday when her newborn decided to make his arrival.
The politician made it to Craigavon Area Hospital and gave birth to son Charlie on Friday night.
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On Saturday evening she tweeted: "So my day yesterday got very interesting ... at the ABC Count in Banbridge my little bundle decided it was time to make an entry.
"Left at lunch time for a speedy journey to Craigavon Area Hospital and at 8.15pm Charlie was born weighing a tiny 6lb 3oz."
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