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The fake statement was emailed to print titles on the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) circulation list on Wednesday evening.

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has said someone has spread a fake email about him, claiming he was resigning (Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has said someone has spread a fake email about him, claiming he was resigning.

Mr Heaton-Harris has clarified that he has not resigned from his role after the email was circulated.