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DUP ‘double-jobbers’ to step down

Some “double-jobbing” DUP MPs will not stand as candidates at the next assembly election, party leader Peter Robinson has said.

Peter Robinson, primo ministro Irlanda del NordMr Robinson said some assembly members would also give up their council posts, with more to follow later.

The move comes amid renewed scrutiny on expenses and allowances claimed by MPs.

In a policy document, the party also proposed efficiency measures including the merger of the Equality, Human Rights and Children’s Commissions.

It wants to halt recruitment to the Civil Service and abolish both the Parades Commission and the Civic Forum, an appointed body which has not met for years.

The DUP has long argued for fewer Stormont departments and a smaller assembly.

MPs who are also MLAs currently get their full Westminster salary and a third of their Stormont salary.

The next assembly election is due in two years’ time. About two-thirds of the 108-strong Assembly are currently sitting councillors.

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René Querin

Di professione grafico e web designer, sono appassionato di trekking e innamorato dell'Irlanda e della sua storia. Insieme ad Andrea Varacalli ho creato e gestisco Les Enfants Terribles.

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