Treasury Minister steps down with immediate effect
David Ashford MBE MHK has stepped down from his role as Treasury Minister with immediate effect.
Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK said:
‘It is with regret that I have accepted Mr Ashford’s resignation as Treasury Minister. I would like to place on record my thanks for the contribution he has made in establishing the new administration and indeed for the contribution he made during the Covid-19 pandemic as Health and Social Care Minister.
‘David has always played a full and active role in the business of government and I commend his commitment to the roles he has undertaken. I fully respect the decision he has reached and wish him well as he returns to the backbenches.’
