Sinn Fein’s Martin McGuinness talks about his sudden resignation, a possible election and whether he’ll be well enough run in the election. pic.twitter.com/PAMiaVed2S
— Mark Simpson (@BBCMarkSimpson) January 9, 2017
Further to announcing his resignation as Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister earlier this afternoon.
In an interview with journalists, Martin McGuinness declined to answer if he will run in the next Northern Ireland election.
Earlier: Martin McGuinness Resigns
Via Mark Simpson
UPDATE:
First Minister Arlene Foster has released the following statement…
“I am disappointed that Martin McGuinness has chosen to take the position he has today. His actions have meant that, at precisely the time we need our Government to be active, we will have no government and no way to resolve the RHI problems.”
“It is clear that Sinn Féin’s actions are not principled, they are political.”
“Let me make it clear the DUP will always defend unionism and stand up for what is best for Northern Ireland and it appears from the Deputy First Minister’s resignation letter that is what annoys Sinn Féin the most.”
Wouldn’t be the same without Rick Parfitt anyway…
Ha, good one! Although Martin does a good rendition of “In the Army Now”
He looks like he’s on death’s door.
So he could return to Rick Parfitt?
And say hello to Jean Genie McConville.
too soon?
The Dancing dogs in the streets know about that one
Is it me or Martin is not well at all … either that or he took 10 years in a short time.
I think he’s being treated for some form of heart condition at the moment.
It was taken away and buried somewhere with a stake through it, but despite repeated assurances that he is co-operating with authorities they have not been able to find the exact location.
Wow. Incendiary
boom!
Not @ rifling matter
Wow. Telling someone to kill themselves because he cracked a joke about someone who has killed people and ordered others to do the same. To be expected from someone in the SF cult though.
Sorry, guy. Must be tough. Peace process means you can’t kill people who disagree with you any more. Have to ask them politely to kill themselves. Not so much suicide bomber as suicide booster.
Broadsheet/Bodger/JR, Seriously enough is enough.
If this isn’t cause for moderation I’m not sure what is.
Agree with rotide, this is a new low even with the clampers “meryl Hearts Rapist” gibberish on the thread above, really going to the toilet here
Go Home British Nigel Go Home :)
…too late…haven’t you noticed Broadsheet only work 9 to 5 these days
To be clear I was referring to Cot’s comment.
I’m Irish Nigel. The correct spelling of my name is Naigheageail.
We’re just making plans for nigel….
Short for “Ní gheall mo chroí”?
At least Wee Mortin had the decency to admit what he got up to, unlike his comrade.
Bualadh bos Lone Some.
…sorry to disappoint VoteRep#1 but I think it was FF (Bertie) who called on people to consider suicide
He has a “heart”?
I thought it was pancreatic cancer he was being treated for?
wouldn’t wish that on anyone, doesn’t leave you with long
+1
It’s an awful form of cancer, and that’s saying something. It’s swift and horrible.
I heard heart on the radio this morning but can’t seem to find anything online about it now. They did say he was treated for his illness and is recovering well though so I can’t imagine that it’s pancreatic cancer if that’s the case.
You had Heart on the radio? Were they singing “How do I get Hugh (William Clarke) alone?
http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/widow-condemns-theft-of-husband-s-memorial-1-4617178
Who – Rick Parfitt? I heard it was a form of tennis elbow caused by over frequent strumming of D
Bloody hell. That’s a shook lookin man.
He’s In the Army Now
There is nothing believable about this. He is sick and is saying he is leaving cause of Foster. He didn’t make China last month cause of illness, he is visibly weak, and plenty of chat about his health going on.
I wish him well. But don’t believe his motives (or any of Sinn Feins).
Ugly, ugly, ugly.
Literally unbelievable
There’s no bottom to the intercesspit
This is a personal decision. Nobody gets into politics or supplicant security to keep the status quo. The only thing you can count on is change.
But the Status Quid will be maintained, a chara.
Quid Pro Quo
Quid Provo Quo
Qui seperabit
Bono is a real pro
…good man Bodger…deleted everyones comment… except for the original nastiness from Nigel that started the whole fire fight
Ah but Bodger knows where the bodies are buried!
That thread is very hard to follow. Im assuming like you’ve said comments have been deleted.
Was there a Meryl/Orange Hitler article from earlier that got deleted too?
Not yet.
Have to admit I will feel bad about that if it turns out he is dying of cancer.
Legitimate target
Great, I’m a monster.
Ah would ye give over
It’s no secret he’s had a sick note for the last few months
And that Arlene wans’ had plenty time to cop on t’herself
And so have the Orange Lodges around her
Tough poo on the Marchers
They pooed on themselves
If its pancreatic cancer which I have been told it is, it will be terminal. You can only prolong your life with treatment. Looking at the weight he’s lost and the fact that he was badly slurring his words things don’t look to good.