Health Minister Resigns Amid Reform Row | Belfast News

Ulster Unionist leader Jon Burrows is standing firm on health reform amid turmoil after Health Minister Mike Nesbitt resigned, calling his departure a response to “shockwaves” from Burrows’ stance — particularly around potential emergency surgery closures at Causeway Hospital. While Nesbitt criticized the lack of direct communication and delayed responses, Burrows insists reform must be balanced, safe, and community-focused. Nesbitt’s exit, following his popularity and key contributions, leaves a void as the party scrambles to find a replacement — possibly sidelining Burrows due to his leadership duties. With patient care at stake, the Health Committee is demanding urgent clarity to avoid disruption, insisting decisions remain clinically grounded, not politically driven.

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