Nesbitt Resigns Over Health Crisis | Belfast News

Mike Nesbitt’s dramatic resignation as Health Minister has sent shockwaves through Stormont, fueled by a fiery letter blasting party leader Jon Burrows for undermining his efforts to keep emergency surgery at Causeway Hospital open. Tensions flared after Burrows publicly opposed the closure — while Nesbitt was stuck in a constituency meeting — sparking frustration over lack of coordination. Despite being a beloved minister not running in the next election, Nesbitt’s exit comes at a pivotal moment for Northern Ireland’s health system, with looming decisions on transformation and staffing. The UUP is now scrambling to respond, praising his legacy on health inequalities, while First and Deputy First Ministers express regret — as the Health Committee races to prevent further chaos for patients and staff.

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