DUP politician Jim Wells quits over gays slur

Northern Ireland’s Health Minister has quit after sparking controversy over comments about gay marriage.

DUP politician Jim Wells quits over gays slur
Mon, 27 Apr, 2015 - 08:49

Northern Ireland’s Health Minister has quit after sparking controversy over comments about gay marriage.

Jim Wells is to step down from the Stormont Executive on May 11.

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