North Antrim MP Ian Paisley readmitted to DUP following recall petition
Ian Paisley has held on to his Westminster seat after a recall petition fell just short of the threshold required to force a by-election.
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DUP MP Ian Paisley survives Westminster’s first recall petition
A total of 7,099 constituents signed the recall petition – 444 short of the threshold to trigger a by-election.
What is a recall petition and could an MP really lose his seat?
The DUP MP will face a by-election if 10% of his constituents sign the petition under new laws following the MPs expenses scandal.