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"Flat Earth" Minister

Mark Devenport | 16:31 UK time, Tuesday, 10 June 2008

Sammy Wilson took to our airwaves today, underlining his scepticism about the extent to which climate change is man made, having a go at green campaigners and prompting the SDLP to describe him as a "flat earth" minister. He argues that NI is only responsible for 3% of UK emissions and the UK for only 3% of the world. So not worth doing anything, then...

The East Antrim MP and Belfast City Councillor will also be in charge of the transition to 11 super councils. Speaking on "Stormont Live", he confirmed his intention to stand down as a councillor, but not until after he passes legislation which will allow for systematic co-option rather than having to hold by-elections. Councillor Wilson will have to be careful in handling this legislation if he is to ward off any accusations of having a conflict of interests when it comes to local government.

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