Doug Beattie quits as Ulster Unionist Party leader citing 'irreconcilable differences'

Doug Beattie said that despite UUP successes in recent elections last month, he has had 'irreconcilable differences' with his party officers

In a statement this morning, Mr Beattie said that while the UUP had seen successes in the recent Westminster election last month, he has had 'irreconcilable differences' with his party officers.

Doug Beattie has resigned as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) on Monday.

In a statement this morning, Mr Beattie said that while the UUP had seen successes in the recent Westminster election last month, he has had “irreconcilable differences” with his party officers.