Sinn Féin ‘disappointed’ by resignations in north Antrim

A spokesperson for Sinn Féin said the party is “disappointed at the decision of individuals in North Antrim”.

“Daithí McKay acknowledged that his contact with loyalist Jamie Bryson was inappropriate and wrong,” they said.

"Sinn Féin's Cuige Uladh consulted with party activists in the North Antrim area and, following approval by the party's Ard Chomhairle, Philip McGuigan was co-opted as an MLA for the constituency.

"We are disappointed at the decision of the individuals to resign.

"Sinn Féin will continue to provide first-class representation for the people of North Antrim."