John Taylor to stand down as MP

Ulster Unionist deputy leader John Taylor today announced that he will not contest the next General Election due to a heavy workload.

Mon, 29 Jan, 2001 - 17:31

Ulster Unionist deputy leader John Taylor today announced that he will not contest the next General Election due to a heavy workload.

The 63-year-old Strangford MP has represented the constituency since 1983 and is known for his controversial statements on the direction of the peace process.

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