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Gordon Lyons To Replace Sammy Wilson As MLA For East Antrim
Larne Councillor Gordon Lyons is to replace Sammy Wilson as MLA for East Antrim, the DUP has announced.
DUP Leader Peter Robinson said: "Whilst we will miss Sammy's experience and expertise within the Assembly I am delighted to welcome Gordon as part of our Assembly team.
"As a representative for the Coast Road DEA he has taken a lead within the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council on many issues and I know that he will be a valuable asset to our Assembly Group."
Mr Lyons said: "It is a huge honour and a privilege to have been selected to replace Sammy as an MLA for East Antrim. Having served part of the constituency in Council I look forward now to being able to work for and represent people right across the constituency."
(CD/JP)
DUP Leader Peter Robinson said: "Whilst we will miss Sammy's experience and expertise within the Assembly I am delighted to welcome Gordon as part of our Assembly team.
"As a representative for the Coast Road DEA he has taken a lead within the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council on many issues and I know that he will be a valuable asset to our Assembly Group."
Mr Lyons said: "It is a huge honour and a privilege to have been selected to replace Sammy as an MLA for East Antrim. Having served part of the constituency in Council I look forward now to being able to work for and represent people right across the constituency."
(CD/JP)
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