More resignations ahead of election

Interesting news from the BBC on the dissenting voices within both Sinn Féin and the DUP, and an interesting comparison of approaches.. not to mention timing. DUP councillor Davy Tweed has resigned from the party over the prospect of it going into government with Sinn Fein, but will stay on Ballymena Borough Council as an independent. Meanwhile Fermanagh Sinn Fein councillor Poilin Ui Cathain has stepped down from her seat on the Council citing “reservations regarding Sinn Fein’s support for the Police Service of Northern Ireland”, but has not resigned from the party.. even though that support has not actually been delivered yet.

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