Ulster Unionist Party leader Steve Aiken has announced his resignation. Mr Aiken, a former submarine captain, was elected to the position unopposed in 2019. Mr Aiken said he will remain in politics and continue as a South Antrim MLA. Discussing his time as leader, Mr Aiken said he took pride in the party's decision to take on the challenging health minister portfolio when Stormont was restored in 2020. In a written reply to Mr Aiken, party chairman Mr Kennedy said he "regretfully" acknowledged his decision to resign.

Source: Irish Independent May 08, 2021 12:29 UTC