Doug Beattie has resigned as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) after three years in the job. In a statement he said that “irreconcilable differences” with party officers mean he can no longer continue as leader.
Ulster Unionist Robin Swann is to step down as Health Minister when his general election campaign starts; He will be standing for the UUP in South Antrim in an attempt to gain the seat from the DUP’s Paul Girvan.
Simon Harris has become the youngest ever Taoiseach at just 37 years old. His appointment comes after Leo Varadkar’s shock announcement last month that he would step down from the position after being re-appointed to the role in December 2022.
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has announced his intention to step down in an unexpected announcement, with a replacement to be elected by Fine Gael before 6 April.
Retired army veteran Tim Collins will run as the Ulster Unionist’s candidate for North Down in the upcoming general election, aiming to take the seat from Alliance.
Ryan McCready is to step down from his role as councillor on Derry City and Strabane Council, the Ulster Unionist Party have today announced.
The leaders of the five main parties in Northern Ireland have written to Chris Heaton-Harris demanding cash to help those affected by the recent flooding.
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson spoke to the News Letter following the latest comments by Northern Ireland Minister Steve Baker.
The centenary stone could cost the public up to £14k.
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