Assembly suspension threat for DUP man

A DUP Assembly member was threatened with suspension from the Assembly today after he addressed Education Minister Martin McGuinness as ‘‘the Commander’’.

Assembly suspension threat for DUP man

A DUP Assembly member was threatened with suspension from the Assembly today after he addressed Education Minister Martin McGuinness as ‘‘the Commander’’.

Deputy Speaker Sir John Gorman (UUP, North Down) ruled Sammy Wilson (DUP, East Belfast) out of order after he used the term and repeatedly ignored his orders to sit down.

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