Doug Beattie, a former leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP), has resigned from the party. Both outlets report that Beattie made the decision and cited a “toxic atmosphere” within the UUP under Jon Burrows, whom one report names as the current leader. The reports do not provide further detail on the specific events or disagreements behind the resignation. They present the departure as Beattie’s stated response to the party’s internal climate. No additional information is included in the provided material regarding whether Beattie plans to join another political group, contest future elections, or comment further on his reasons beyond the “toxic atmosphere” remark. The reports also do not mention immediate reactions from UUP figures or whether the party intends to address the concerns raised by Beattie. Overall, the information available is limited to the fact of his resignation and his general criticism of the internal environment of the UUP at the time of leaving.