06/03/2017
Mike Nesbitt Resigns As UUP Leader
Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt has announced his resignation.
His party secured 10 seats which fell behind the SDLP who took 12 seats.
Former deputy Danny Kennedy and Jo-Anne Dobson lost their seats as well as Philip Smith, Harold McKee and Jenny Palmer.
Mr Nesbitt, who was returned to his Strangford seat, said he will stay on as an MLA and will remain in the position until his successor has been found.
A new leader is expected to be chosen at the party's next AGM on 08 April.
(CD)
His party secured 10 seats which fell behind the SDLP who took 12 seats.
Former deputy Danny Kennedy and Jo-Anne Dobson lost their seats as well as Philip Smith, Harold McKee and Jenny Palmer.
Mr Nesbitt, who was returned to his Strangford seat, said he will stay on as an MLA and will remain in the position until his successor has been found.
A new leader is expected to be chosen at the party's next AGM on 08 April.
(CD)
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