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Unionism needs to get its act together - Steve Aiken

Steve Aiken has officially announced his resignation as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party.

The South Antrim assembly member has been in charge of the party since November 2019.

The party's membership will now vote on its next leader.

Read the full story here.

10 May 2021
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