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Ulster Unionist MLA to step down after less than a year in job

Jayne McCormack
BBC News NI political correspondent
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Colin Crawford replaced Robin Swann as the party's MLA for north Antrim last July

Colin Crawford is to step down as the Ulster Unionist assembly member for north Antrim after less than a year in the role.

He confirmed the news on Facebook on Friday evening, citing it as "the right decision for me and my family".

Crawford replaced Robin Swann as the party's MLA for the area last July after Swann became the MP for South Antrim in the general election.

His selection caused an internal row within the party, prompting Doug Beattie to resign as leader after he had ed another candidate for the job.

In the post, Crawford said he had taken the decision to step away from politics after "much soul searching".

He was also a councillor prior to becoming an MLA.