Doug Beattie: ‘I will ask party if I should quit’ over offensive tweets + Edwin Poots ‘not interested’ in Westminster seat

Ruth Dudley Edwards: Democrats should focus on the real extremists, not on the TUV

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Subscribe              Jan 25, 2022             Michael Cousins Acting Managing Editor Good morning We know that sometimes it's easier for us to come to you with the news. That's why our email newsletters deliver a snapshot of of our content direct to your inbox. Along with News Letter email updates you can sign up here for Farming Life Today: The day's headlines and highlights emailed direct to you every morning. In the news today: * Around 3,000 people are expected at a rally to protest against the Northern Ireland Protocol in Markethill next month. * Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie has said he will quit if his party believes he should, after a series of offensive historic tweets were brought to light. * The DUP intends to run three Lagan Valley candidates in the NI Assembly election in May, Edwin Poots has confirmed. * The DUP leader has warned the UK government he is not prepared to be "strung out for weeks" waiting for an assurance that it will act over the Northern Ireland Protocol. Opinion:  * Ruth Dudley Edwards: Democrats should focus on the real extremists, not on the TUV. * Morning View: Amid UK inaction on the Northern Ireland Protocol, the DUP is right to hold firm against it. Sport: * Jonathan Rea has been named the 2021 Adelaide Irish Motorcyclist of the Year for a record ninth time, surpassing eight-time winner and Ulster road racing legend Joey Dunlop. * Paul Doolin - one of the most respected players in Portadown history - could be set for a return to Shamrock Park as manager. If you haven't already, you can subscribe to our website, newsletter.co.uk for just £1 a month for 3 months - and it couldn't be easier.  Signing up will get you faster-loading articles, fewer adverts and access to exclusive content. To learn more, visit our Subscriptions page here.           Doug Beattie: 'I will ask party if I should quit' over offensive tweets           Poots 'not interested' in Westminster seat           Covid-19: NI takes further step away from restrictions as rules change again           Row over display of flag for Prince Andrew 'can be resolved'           IRA Army Council 'directed SF during McGuigan murder'           NI Protocol: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says he won't be 'strung out for weeks' waiting for action               Amid UK inaction on Northern Ireland Protocol, DUP right to hold firm against it     Ruth Dudley Edwards: Democrats should focus on the real extremists, not on TUV                           Jonathan Rea crowned Irish Motorcyclist of Year for record-breaking ninth time             Paul Doolin in driving seat for Portadown job as rival names dismissed by club     Portadown dismiss manager links but talks to start with one candidate     Dean Shiels' delight at points as the reward for Dungannon Swifts progress                 View more news

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