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Ian Paisley of the DUP urged his constituents to maintain confidence in an emotional excuse from the Commons for a major breach of parliamentary rules.
The North Antrim MP was called to resign and the prospect of a by – election after He recommended that he be suspended from the Commons for 30 days for failing to attend. register two family holidays funded by the Sri Lankan government.
million. Paisley said it was with "a deep personal regret and a deep personal embarrbadment" that he had to make a He denied having had an "ulterior motive for this real mistake" in 2013, adding that 39, he accepted his "total failure" and offered another unqualified excuse ""
His voice broke down emotionally when he said to the Commons: "I say sorry and I apologize for the shortcomings identified in the Standards Committee's report. 9002] Mr. Paisley said his constituents have given him "unwavering support" since 2010, adding, "I hope they'll continue to have that confidence in me in the future."
Sanction
The Common Standards Committee described the sanction Mr. Paisley, the son of the late founder of the DUP, Reverend Ian Paisley, stated that he had committed "serious misconduct" and that his actions "were likely to discredit the House of Commons"
. the hospitality may have been "significantly more" than Mr. Paisley's estimate of £ 50,000, along with the holidays, including air travel, accommodation in first clbad hotels and more for him and his extended family.
Lankan government figures. In March 2014, Mr. Paisley lobbied a UN draft resolution to investigate allegations of human rights abuses against Sri Lanka, the committee noting that the financial benefits n & # 39; Were not stated in his letter to Prime Minister David Cameron at the time.
million. Paisley said he was disappointed not to have convinced the committee of the strength of his arguments and his mitigation measures, adding that he accepted the report. he "regretted" the sanctions.
He continued, "I take my duties as a deputy seriously."
"I believe that I behave with colleagues with integrity, with openness, and that is why I have I believe that goes back against what I am – especially from the way it is described.
"It is to my constituents, who have sent me here since 2010, that I do the profoun
" They honored me with support unshakeable to be their voice and hope that they will continue to trust me in the future. "
In conclusion, Mr. Paisley said:" I believe in a politics and I believe in politicians who can admit human frailty, who can excuse, who can say it and who can go forward – because that's what real life means
Challenges [19659006] "These challenges are often said in our lives that define who and what we are, and define our character and demonstrate to us where the true source of our personal strength lies. [19659002] "The eighth-century prophet Isaiah said:" You were angry with me, "
" I hope to learn this lesson. "
Mr. Paisley's potential suspension would begin in September if MPs approve it, more than 10 days are open for a small recall
A by-election would be called if 10% of electors in the electoral district Mr. Paisley in the North of Antrim signed this petition.
The suspension would also mean that British Prime Minister, Theresa May, would be deprived of any of the 10 DUPs backing her minority government during a period that could see a number of crucial Brexit votes – PA
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