The deputy leader of the UK Unionists in Northern Ireland has resigned on the eve of the party's annual conference.
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Mr Robert McCartney
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Mr David Vance is standing down as Mr Robert McCartney's second-in-command after seven years with the party.
Attempts to make the party a more dynamic organisation had not met with any enthusiasm from his leader, he said.
Mr Vance said today: "Whilst I still hold the highest regard for Mr McCartney's political analysis, it is impossible to remain in an effective working relationship".
Mr McCartney, a leading QC, is the party's only member at the Northern Ireland Assembly.
The party's annual conference is due to take place in Bangor, Co Down tomorrow.
PA
