Paisley readmitted to DUP
North Antrim MP returns after 57 day suspension
Ian Paisley has been readmitted as a member of the DUP, the party has announced.
The North Antrim MP was suspended from membership of the party on July 24 following publication of the report of the House of Commons Committee on Standards and pending further investigation into his conduct.
On Thursday, a DUP spokesman confirmed Mr Paisley was again a member.
"The internal processes surrounding these matters have been completed,'' he said.
"On Tuesday September 18, Mr Paisley was readmitted to membership of the party following a suspension of fifty-seven days and upon re-admission he is subject to a number of conditions, including a ban on holding office within the party for twelve months.
"The party will be making no further comment on these matters."