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DUP MP Nigel Dodds in hospital after taking ill DUP MP Nigel Dodds in hospital after taking ill
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Democratic Unionist Party MP Nigel Dodds has been taken to hospital after falling ill.Democratic Unionist Party MP Nigel Dodds has been taken to hospital after falling ill.
It is believed Mr Dodds, 54, took ill in the party office in London on Wednesday morning. Mr Dodds, 54, felt unwell in the party office in London on Wednesday morning and was taken to hospital by ambulance.
The North Belfast MP was in Westminster to attend the House of Commons. The North Belfast MP was in Westminster to attend the House of Commons. He is the leader of the DUP at Westminster.
Mr Dodds is the leader of the DUP at Westminster and has been the party's MP for North Belfast since 2001. In a statement, DUP leader Peter Robinson said Mr Dodds hoped to be discharged on Thursday.
BBC Northern Ireland's political editor Mark Devenport said: "My understanding is that he was preparing for Prime Minister's Questions at noon today. Mr Dodds' wife, Diane, who is an MEP, has flown from Brussels to be with him.
"He was inside the DUP's office when he complained of a severe headache. He was taken ill and was rushed to hospital. Mr Robinson said: "Earlier today whilst preparing for Prime Minister's Question Time, in our Westminster party office, Nigel felt unwell.
"He is now in hospital in London undergoing tests. "An ambulance was called and he was taken to a local hospital where he has received medical treatment.
"It is also my understanding that his wife, Diane, who is the DUP's MEP, was in Brussels but has flown over to be beside her husband in London." "I have spoken with Diane this evening. Nigel is in good spirits and is feeling much better. He will be staying in hospital overnight for observation but hopes to be discharged in the morning.
"Everyone in the party wishes him a full and speedy recovery. Nigel and Diane would appreciate some privacy and have no plans to make any further comment at this time."
Earlier, BBC Northern Ireland's political editor Mark Devenport said tests were being carried out on the MP.
"He was inside the DUP's office when he complained of a severe headache. He was taken ill and was rushed to hospital," he said.