Monthly Archives: April 2015

East Antrim MLA Roy Beggs and East Antrim MP and MLA Sammy Wilson have clashed over the issue of double-jobbing. Mr Beggs, who is the UUP’s Westminster candidate for East Antrim, has vowed to stand down as an MLA if elected to Westminster. East Antrim MLA Roy Beggs. INCT 17-704-CON He says that politicians such as Mr Wilson, who has continued to hold the role of MLA while MP for East Antrim and is seeking re-election, are “part-time MPs.” Mr Beggs commented: “There remain several double jobbing MPs or MLAs who can attend the Assembly on a Monday and Tuesday. “Two DUP MPs also attend the Social Development Committee on a Thursday. “This means that they are part-time MPs, only able to attend Westminster on a Wednesday.” However, Mr Wilson responded that his roles as an MLA and MP were complementary, and that he had an above-average record of speaking … Continue reading →

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