Carla Lockhart has resigned from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), stating her decision was based on a "point of principle." She affirmed that she will continue her service as a Member of Parliament as an independent unionist.
The resignation, reported by BBC News, leaves the DUP facing questions about its future direction and internal dynamics. Lockhart's stated reason for leaving, a "point of principle," suggests a significant disagreement on party matters, though specific details were not elaborated upon in the initial reports. Her commitment to remaining a Member of Parliament as an independent indicates a desire to continue representing her constituents outside the party structure.