By PA Reporter
The ex North Belfast MP for the Democratic Unionist Party Nigel Dodds has taken his seat in the House of Lords.
Lord Dodds of Duncairn was supported by Lord Morrow and Lord Browne of Belmont for the brief introduction ceremony.
Congratulations to @NigelDoddsDUP who was introduced into the House of Lords today, with his full title, Lord Dodds of Duncairn. We're very pleased for him! pic.twitter.com/3oH3Yt99de
— DUP (@duponline) October 19, 2020
He served as MP for North Belfast for almost two decades before losing his seat to John Finucane of Sinn Fein during last year’s general election.
He was the Westminster leader for the party up until his lost his seat.
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