Neither Jim Wells nor Edwin Poots selected by the DUP to run in South Down…

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The DUP have chosen Diane Forsythe to run in the seat.

In 2020 Diane Forsythe quit the DUP over concerns about bullying and sexism. She later returned when Jeffrey Donaldson became leader.

Might Jim Wells run as an independent?

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