DUP MP recovering from emergency spinal surgery

Lindsay Robinson, the wife of DUP MP Gavin Robinson has said he is “in good spirits” after undergoing an emergency spinal operation over the weekend.

Gavin Robinson was first elected the DUP MP for Belfast East in 2015, and was reelected by a majority of 1,819 in 2019.

Mrs Robinson said via Twitter:

Following an emergency situation this weekend @GRobinsonDUP had successful spinal surgery today. He's in good spirits!

Weeks of recovery now ahead – Reuben has Monopoly plans for it!

Thanks to all who have held and supported us these difficult months, weeks, days and hours. pic.twitter.com/S4jEBMAmWk

— Lindsay Robinson (@Robinson_Linds) November 14, 2021