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Ian Paisley could face byelection after breaking Commons rules
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| Contributor | IndyGeorgia |
| Last Edited | IndyGeorgia Jul 26, 2018 08:16pm |
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| Author | Rajeev Syal |
| News Date | Wednesday, July 18, 2018 02:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | The Democratic Unionist party MP Ian Paisley could be forced to stand down and face a byelection after a serious breach of parliamentary rules.
The member for North Antrim is already facing a suspension from the House of Commons for 30 sitting days after becoming a “paid advocate” for the Sri Lankan government and failing to declare family holidays worth at least £50,000.
His suspension will have repercussions for Theresa May’s government. Her working majority will be reduced by one until November, as the government tries to pass contentious Brexit legislation.
The 30-day ban, if accepted, could trigger a recall petition following a recent change to legislation. If 10% of the electorate signs a petition within six weeks, a byelection would take place at which Paisley could stand again. |
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