Paisley denies he is stepping down as MP…

Despite a long wait for a clear statement, Slugger is hearing that Ian Paisley Senior has denied that he has plans to step down at the next election. It’s possible that he wants to step on any further speculation that would lead to a weakening of his leadership. But if Brown waits until 2009 or 2010 to call the next Westminster election that could see him campaigning for North Antrim at age 83 or 84. We await a concrete statement.

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