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Samuel Wilson (born 4 April 1952) is a Northern Irish politician who was Chief Whip of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) in the House of Commons from 2019 to 2024. Wilson has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for East Antrim since 2005.
23 de feb. de 2024 · The East Antrim MP resigned from the role this week, amid his opposition to the power sharing deal agreed by his party and the government. He has not criticised the DUP leader, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, but his move is seen as a swipe against the party leadership.
19 de feb. de 2022 · Sammy Wilson, a Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) MP, faced heckling and interruption at a rally against the Northern Ireland Protocol in Markethill. He accused some loyalists of trying to undermine the unionist cause and criticised TUV leader Jim Allister for electioneering.
13 de mar. de 2024 · The East Antrim MP says he can't enforce party discipline on Brexit deal he opposes. He praises party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and rules out quitting the DUP.
23 de feb. de 2024 · The East Antrim MP and Brexiteer critic of the Stormont deal has left his party’s officer team. He was not available for comment but a DUP source confirmed his departure.
RHI: DUP MP Sammy Wilson admits 'error' in Sinn Féin claim. Sammy Wilson was sued by Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill over claims about the RHI scheme.
23 de feb. de 2024 · The East Antrim MP and Brexiteer has left his role as the party's chief whip in the House of Commons. He has been a critic of the DUP's deal with the Government that restored Stormont powersharing.
