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UUP line up Nesbitt for Robinson's seat

Mike is party's choice

Sunday, 17 January 2010

Victims Commissioner and ex-UTV presenter Mike Nesbitt is being lined up to stand as a UUP candidate to fill Iris Robinson’s Westmintser seat.

Ulster Unionists have dreamt up a plan for him to run for the disgraced MP’s seat in the Strangford constituency at the general election — if he agrees.

A senior party source last night confirmed that Nesbitt, who now sits on the Victims Commission, was their first choice for the race.

Nesbitt — married to UTV presenter Lynda Bryans — was tight-lipped when quizzed about entering the running.

For the full story, see this week's Sunday Life

Come of it Nesbitt. The only person he would represent would be himself.

Posted by bob | 17.01.10, 18:41 GMT

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