Beattie was 'on cusp' of resigning as UUP leader

Mr Beattie has faced accusations of misogyny and racism over the content of tweets posted before he entered political life.The Upper Bann MLA conceded that the posts, the majority of which were written around a decade ago, were "horrendous and horrific".

"Likewise, if they think I should refer myself to the party executive or the wider council on a vote of no confidence then I shall do that as well, and the party will decide whether or not they can follow my leadership."He said he is "extremely embarrassed and extremely ashamed" about the tweets. "If the party want me to stay, I will still be the leader next week. If they don't want me to stay, I will not be the party leader next week."

The controversy started over the weekend when Mr Beattie posted what he called a "joke" about a DUP minister Edwin Poots and his wife Glynis.

Think about it, then just go.

If he stays the uup alienate their female voters who will probably now back alliance

He is finished

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