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14/08/2018
Paisley 'Apologises For His Behaviour' At North Antrim Event
Suspended North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has reportedly apologised to supporters that attended a support meeting on Monday night.
Mr Paisley has been suspended by the House of Commons for failing to declare two family holidays that were paid for by the government of Sri Lanka.
Mr Paisley attended an event in his constituency last night, organised by DUP Councillor John Finlay in support of the suspended MP.
Speaking after the meeting, Councillor Finlay said that Mr Paisley "apologised for his behaviour" and that the audience of around 60 people were "very courteous and supportive to him".
Councillor Finlay went on to claim that "people in North Antrim want him to remain as an MP and if there was an election, Mr Paisley would be the candidate".
A recall petition – the first in UK parliamentary history – has been opened, calling for a by-election in North Antrim. Approximately 10% of the area's constituents need to sign the petition to trigger a by-election.
Mr Paisley did not address the gathered media before or after the event.
(MH/CM)
Mr Paisley has been suspended by the House of Commons for failing to declare two family holidays that were paid for by the government of Sri Lanka.
Mr Paisley attended an event in his constituency last night, organised by DUP Councillor John Finlay in support of the suspended MP.
Speaking after the meeting, Councillor Finlay said that Mr Paisley "apologised for his behaviour" and that the audience of around 60 people were "very courteous and supportive to him".
Councillor Finlay went on to claim that "people in North Antrim want him to remain as an MP and if there was an election, Mr Paisley would be the candidate".
A recall petition – the first in UK parliamentary history – has been opened, calling for a by-election in North Antrim. Approximately 10% of the area's constituents need to sign the petition to trigger a by-election.
Mr Paisley did not address the gathered media before or after the event.
(MH/CM)
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