Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:-
“With Lagan Valley facing months of no voice and no representation in the House of Commons Jeffrey Donaldson should resign and allow a by-election. His days of representing Lagan Valley are clearly over. So, he should do the right thing and step aside to facilitate a by-election.
“This constituency already has the ignominy of having an unelected MLA, following Jeffrey Donaldson’s refusal to serve Lagan Valley in Stormont, despite standing for election for that purpose. Now, it has no voice in Parliament. That is not good enough nor reflective of the interests of the people of Lagan Valley.
“Accordingly, a by-election is now required.”