Female politician ejected from chamber after labelling speaker ‘patronising’

Government

A female politician in Northern Ireland was asked to leave the Assembly chamber on Tuesday (9 September) after clashing with the deputy speaker. A back and forth had ensued between Education Minister Paul Givan and Alliance MLA Michelle Guy, which included Mr Givan claiming Ms Guy “had played the victimhood card”. Nuala McAllister then stood to make a point of order, accusing Mr Givan of making misogynistic comments towards Ms Guy. Mr Givan responded: “It is not remotely the case.” Watch more