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Politics needs to reconnect with ordinary people – UUP leader-elect Jon Burrows

Mr Burrows emerged as the sole candidate to follow current leader Mike Nesbitt following the closing of nominations on Friday evening.

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Jon Burrows moves a step closer to become next Ulster Unionist leader

The UUP confirmed the former senior police officer is the only contender to replace Mike Nesbitt later this month.

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Robbie Butler says he will not stand to be next Ulster Unionist leader

The party’s current deputy leader said he had received support, but would not be putting his name forward to replace Mike Nesbitt.

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Burrows ‘hopes for a contest’ for the UUP leadership

The former senior police officer is currently the only confirmed candidate to succeed Mike Nesbitt as UUP leader.

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Former senior police officer Jon Burrows confirms UUP leadership bid

Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong said she will run to become the next deputy leader of the party.

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‘Pivotal moment’ for UUP as nominations officially open for next leader

Current Ulster Unionist Party leader Mike Nesbitt announced earlier this month that he intends to stand down.

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Mike Nesbitt to step down as UUP leader

The Strangford MLA is the first person to lead the party twice.

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UUP leader Mike Nesbitt announces plans to stand down

Strangford MLA and health minister has signalled an intention to retire after the current Assembly term

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Northern Ireland’s chief nursing officer made OBE

Professor Maria McIlgorm was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to nursing and midwifery.

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Ambulance handover delays and vaccinations key elements of winter health plan

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said steps will be taken to mitigate pressures but warned they cannot be eradicated.

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Claim of ‘battle a day’ at Stormont Executive a ‘surprise to me’ – Nesbitt

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said he believes the four-party coalition works ‘pretty collaboratively’.

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Health minister hails ‘remarkable success’ of drive to tackle waiting lists

However Health Minister Mike Nesbitt warned of the impact a nurses strike could have this winter if they do not receive pay parity.

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Securing confidence of victims paramount for new legacy framework – Sinn Fein

Northern Ireland political parties have given a mixed response to a new legacy framework published by the UK and Irish governments.

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Warning after report lays bare level of social media harm among 16-year-olds

More than half of 16-year-olds in Northern Ireland have experienced illegal or harmful behaviours on social media, research found.

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New report highlights the hold social media has on 16-year-olds

More than half of 16-year-olds in Northern Ireland have experienced illegal or harmful behaviours on social media, research found

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Assessment of Northern Ireland’s gender identity services ordered

Stormont Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said he wants to see a holistic approach to care.

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Tributes paid to ‘stalwart of unionism’ Rev Martin Smyth

The former South Belfast MP has died at the age of 94.

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Fire safety inspection finds ‘substantial risk’ at two RVH wards

Mike Nesbitt said the revelation will do ‘nothing to try and restore public and political confidence’ in the Belfast Trust.

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Health Minister and professional bodies give support to international colleagues

It comes following disorder across Northern Ireland over the week.

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Ballymena violence highlights need for more PSNI funding – Robinson

Northern Ireland’s Health Minister Mike Nesbitt visited homes in Clonavon Terrace which were targeted on Monday night.

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Tributes paid after death of former NI Civil Service chief Kenneth Bloomfield

His career in public service began in the 1950s.

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NI could have one of the best health systems in the world, says new chief

Mike Farrar, who was made permanent secretary in April, said he is optimistic about the future for the health service in the region.

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Northern Ireland’s health service facing projected £600m budget shortfall

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt described finalising financial plans that will be ‘unprecedented’ and ‘painful’.

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‘Northern Ireland should throw biggest party possible to welcome McIlroy home’

First Minister Michelle O’Neill said people are ‘bursting with pride’ at the Co Down golfer winning the Masters in Augusta, Georgia.

The Independent UK

Design work on Irish language station signs halted due to potential legal action

Infrastricture Minister Liz Kimmins gave the go-ahead for the signage last week, but it has led to a row among Stormont Executive ministers.

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