27/06/2016
Labour Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Resigns
Labour Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Vernon Coaker has resigned.
Mr Coaker resigned on Sunday, 26 June, as part of a protest at Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn's leadership over the EU referendum.
Alliance Leader David Ford said he will be missed.
Mr Ford said: "Regardless of the internal disputes within the Labour Party, I am very sad to see Vernon go.
"He has worked tirelessly for Northern Ireland over the years and was a good friend to all our people.
"He will be missed."
(CD/MH)
Mr Coaker resigned on Sunday, 26 June, as part of a protest at Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn's leadership over the EU referendum.
Alliance Leader David Ford said he will be missed.
Mr Ford said: "Regardless of the internal disputes within the Labour Party, I am very sad to see Vernon go.
"He has worked tirelessly for Northern Ireland over the years and was a good friend to all our people.
"He will be missed."
(CD/MH)
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