Jon Burrows, leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP), plans to announce a new health minister on Thursday after Mike Nesbitt's resignation. The departure follows a dispute over the withdrawal of emergency general surgery services from Causeway Hospital, with Burrows expressing disappointment over Nesbitt's decision but emphasizing the need to move forward.
Burrows stated he would make a careful choice for the new minister, aiming to address healthcare access issues in Northern Ireland. He has faced criticism and internal party challenges, highlighting a period of transition within the UUP.