Northern Eire’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill wished Mr Beattie and his household effectively following his resignation announcement.
“We’ve labored constructively since he turned chief of his get together, together with through the restoration of the chief and establishments at the start of this yr,” the Sinn Féin deputy chief mentioned.
“I’ll proceed this constructive strategy with the brand new chief of the UUP after they take up put up.”
The chief of the Democratic Unionist Occasion, Gavin Robinson, mentioned whereas he and Mr Beattie “differed over techniques” there was “little doubt that Doug is a dedicated Unionist who desires to see Northern Eire stay firmly inside the UK”.
The chief of the Social Democratic and Labour Occasion, Colum Eastwood, mentioned regardless of his political variations with Mr Beattie, he had “all the time admired his candour and dedication to working collectively within the pursuits of the folks we characterize”.
“I do know this received’t be the top of his political contribution however hope he enjoys some extra time to spend along with his loving household,” Mr Eastwood added.
Irish President Michael D Higgins recommended Mr Beattie for ”all of our contact, which was heat and optimistic on our shared path to peace and reconciliation, North and South.
”I need to acknowledge additionally Mr Beattie’s open and brave recognition of the challenges skilled throughout and previous to this era which I’m certain has helped many others in and past his group.”
Northern Eire Secretary Hilary Benn thanked Mr Beattie “for the commendable management he has demonstrated over the previous few years”.
“It’s clear that he has all the time sought to behave in NI’s greatest pursuits and I do know he’ll proceed to take action,” he mentioned on social media. , exterior
