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UUP: Doug Beattie says he won’t run again for party leader

In a statement, Mr Beattie said it “would simply not be credible, or right, for me to put my name forward to be re-elected as the party leader”.

He said that during his time as leader he had accepted responsibility for his “failings,” adding that he expected “others to do similar”.

“I must accept that while a large number would like me to stay as leader there is an equal number that may not,” he added.

He said that resigning was “one of the hardest decisions I have made” but added that “for the good of the party I had no choice but to step down”.

Mr Beattie said that a new leader should “continue to modernise the party” and “promote a moderate, inclusive, and positive pro-union message”.

He said such a new leader would have his full support and loyalty.


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