Nesbitt’s ‘regret’ as he resigns as health minister amid row with UUP leader
- Posted on August 18, 2026
- By Evening Standard
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In brief
Northern Irish politician Mike Nesbitt stepped down from his position as health minister following escalating tensions with UUP leader Jon Burrows. Nesbitt cited insufficient and delayed communication regarding controversies he had triggered within the party. This resignation marks a significant development in Ulster Unionist Party leadership dynamics and raises questions about internal party governance and ministerial accountability in the Northern Irish political landscape.
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Nesbitt’s ‘regret’ as he resigns as health minister amid row with UUP leader
Mike Nesbitt said he resigned after ‘not receiving a timely response’ from Jon Burrows over the ‘shockwaves’ he had caused.
