Martin McGuinness praised for peace process role after he quits politics

Sinn Féin’s Martin McGuinness has been praised for his role in the peace process and for turning his hand from gun to government after announcing his resignation from politics.

Leading international figures, those who were involved in the peace process, and the Taoiseach were among those who led the tributes to Mr McGuinness, who has stepped down for health reason.

Announcing that he would not contest the North’s election, Mr McGuinness said he had intended to step aside in May — the 10th anniversary of his entering a power-sharing executive with the then DUP leader Ian Paisley.