Robbie Butler suggests ‘bare bellies in the yard’ with Doug Beattie to decide UUP leadership

I condemn only IRA 'errors' like Kingsmills - Irish-American politician Kevin J Boyle:

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Subscribe              May 10, 2021           Good morning Keep up to date with all the latest Coronavirus news on our Live Blog. In the news today: * The PSNI has declined to say if it agrees with ex-chief constable Sir George Hamilton's recent revelation that senior figures in the republican movement were probably involved in the murder of Kevin McGuigan. * Ireland is taking some further steps back toward normality as a series of lockdown restrictions lift on Monday. * An online petition to save Barry's amusements in Portrush has been retweeted by First Minister Arlene Foster after it was revealed the site was up for sale. And: * Lagan Valley MLA Robbie Butler has suggested fighting his party colleague Doug Beattie "bare bellies in the yard" for the leadership of the UUP. Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor By taking out a subscription to the News Letter you can help us to continue to provide trusted fact checked journalism investigating the issues that matter to people in Northern Ireland.  A Digital+ package starts from only £1 month and gives you unlimited access to the website, you'll see 70% fewer ads, you'll get full access to our online puzzles section and access to the newspaper edition app on mobile, desktop and tablet           Doug Beattie to announce 'fairly early on' about UUP leadership run           Doug Beattie has hinted that he will make a quick decision on whether to enter the race to succeed Steve Aiken as Ulster Unionist leader.                 Sam McBride: Steve Aiken's successor will inherit a once-dominant Ulster Unionist Party which is now withered   Few political leaders have as dramatically undermined themselves before even becoming leader as Steve Aiken did 18 months ago.           Irish-American politician Kevin J Boyle: I condemn only IRA 'errors' like Kingsmills   One of the most vocal US commentators on Troubles matters has said he is willing to condemn IRA "errors" such as the Kingsmill massacre – but stopped short of condemning its campaign in general.           PSNI silent on Sir George Hamilton's claims over 2015 murder of Kevin McGuigan   The PSNI has declined to say if it agrees with ex-chief constable Sir George Hamilton's recent revelation that senior figures in the republican movement were probably involved in the murder of Kevin McGuigan.           Five suspected blood clots linked to AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in NI   Northern Ireland has had five suspected cases of blood clot cases linked to the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, it has been reported.           Relatives angry at 'incomplete' HET Narrow Water investigation   The Northern Ireland veterans' commissioner has expressed disappointment at an incomplete legacy probe into the IRA murder of 18 soldiers at Narrow Water.               THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: News Letter refutes claims of alleged Orange rowdyism   From the News Letter, May 10, 1906                             Retro Rewind: William Dunlop's maiden wins at North West 200 in 2009           The North Coast should have been abuzz this week with the world's best road racers descending on Portrush for the North West 200.                   Praise as Boyd Rankin shines on Lisburn debut   Lisburn captain Adam Berry hailed the impact of Boyd Rankin after the Irish international picked up debut figures of 2-24 in a tense five-wicket victory over Waringstown on Saturday.       Rory McIlroy survives late scare for drought-breaking win in Charlotte   Rory McIlroy admitted it "felt like a long time" between victories after claiming his first title since 2019 at the Wells Fargo Championship.       Matthew Tipton signs five-year contract at Portadown   Portadown manager Matthew Tipton has agreed a five-year contract with the club in a full-time role with the club.                   View more news

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