Former NI agriculture minister Edwin Poots returns to MLA duties

Edwin Poots pictured on Hollowbridge Farm in May 2020. Image source: Simon Graham
Former Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has returned to his duties as an MLA.
However, it could still be a few more weeks before he picks up his ministerial role again.
Poots stood down as the region’s agriculture minister three weeks ago to facilitate cancer treatment with East Antrim MLA Gordon Lyons to stand in temporarily.
Quick return
Many had expected it could be several months before Poots returns to his duties.
However, he made his post-operation debut on Tuesday (February 23), at a Stormont debate on Covid-19 restrictions.

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