Sinn Féin MLAs for Derry confirm it is 'time to move on' after being asked to stand aside

Martina Anderson and Karen Mullan have revealed popularity was at 'an all-time low' in the city before Christmas.

Martina Anderson, a Sinn Féin MLA for Derry who, along with Karen Mullan, was asked to consider her position after a high-level review of the local comhairle ceantar. File picture: PA

Two Derry Sinn Féin MLAs, who were asked to stand aside from their roles, have revealed popularity was at “an all-time low” in the city before Christmas.

Martina Anderson and Karen Mullan were asked to consider their positions after a high-level review of the local comhairle ceantar, along with the entire group leadership.