Unionism in flux as UUP leader Aiken announces resignation

UUP leader Steve Aiken sitting infront of a portrait of Lord Carson at the party headquarters, Strandtown Hall in Belfast. PA Photo. Picture date: Tuesday November 26, 2019. See PA story POLITICS Election. Photo credit should read: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Political unionism in Northern Ireland has been thrown into further flux after Ulster Unionist leader Steve Aiken announced his resignation.

Mr Aiken’s move came 10 days after DUP leader Arlene Foster was forced to quit after an internal heave against her.