A senior figure within Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party has publicly demanded the resignation of First Minister Michelle O’Neill, escalating tensions amid ongoing political divisions. The call comes as the DUP continues to push for changes in the power-sharing government following recent disputes over governance and policy disagreements. With the party’s stance hardening, the move raises questions about the stability of the executive and potential next steps in the political impasse. The development underscores deepening fractures within Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit political landscape.
Lockhart had called for the DUP to remove First Minister Michelle O'Neill from office.