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The Nolan Show: Nolan Exclusive: former FM Peter Robinson says he did not promise Jim Wells that he would return as health minister

11/04/2018

Nolan Exclusive: former FM Peter Robinson says he did not promise Jim Wells that he would return as health minister

BBC Radio Ulster - The Nolan Show, Nolan Exclusive: former FM Peter Robinson says he did not promise Jim Wells that he would return as health minister

Wells claims he was betrayed by the party who went back on a promise to reappoint him.

DUP MLA Jim Wells claims he was betrayed by the party who went back on a promise to reappoint him as health minister after he resigned in 2015.

An exclusive story surrounding DUP MLA Jim Wells who this week said he expects the party to take disciplinary action against him after he broke ranks in a shock move to launch a strong attack on the leadership. On Monday he spoke first to the Belfast Telegraph and then to the BBC to claim he was betrayed by the party who went back on a promise to reappoint him as health minister after he resigned in 2015.

And, bad news for some schools this morning. The Education Authority has identified 27 which may close or merge due to sustainability issues. Other schools may increase in size. It's all part of their second annual area plan which has been released this morning. 

Plus, a motion calling for a council to change the name of a County Down playpark currently named after an IRA man - has failed. Unionists on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council put the motion forward on Monday night - to remove Raymond McCreesh's name from a park in Newry. But the council voted through a Sinn Fein amendment instead. Ulster Unionist Councillor David Taylor said 'this latest snub is a further blow to innocent victims of Republican violence'.

**Warning this next story may contain details that some people may find disturbing**

Also, Tony Daly was like many young men growing up during the troubles, trying to escape the fear and uncertainty of Northern Ireland he landed his dream job in London. But those dreams quickly turned in to a nightmare when he was force into a life of sexual exploitation for London's high society. He spoke to Vinny Hurrell.

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