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23/05/2014
NI21 Leader Denies Allegations Of 'Inappropriate Sexual Activity'
NI21 leader Basil McCrea has strenuously denied allegations of "inappropriate sexual activity".
On Friday morning Mr McCrea told the BBC that he had done nothing wrong and the allegations were only brought to his attention on Thursday.
The Lagan Valley MLA said: "There obviously are social media rumours and such like, there is a specific allegation coming forward now, and now there is such a thing, then I can go and respond to it.
"In these issues it's important you respond in the appropriate way and I will be looking to see how we can do that."
A disagreement also emerged between Basil McCrea and party deputy leader John McCallister when the party dropped its designation as 'unionist' to 'other'.
Mr McCallister said he publicly denounced the decision.
Meanwhile, NI21's European candidate Tina McKenzie resigned from the party on Thursday night after the polls closed.
She said: "I would like to confirm my resignation with immediate effect from the executive, I will, of course, continue to support the NI21 but I'm looking forward to spending time with my family after a long year of supporting the party.
"I wish John and Basil sincere good will and hope they can work out their differences for the sake of the party."
(CD/MH)
On Friday morning Mr McCrea told the BBC that he had done nothing wrong and the allegations were only brought to his attention on Thursday.
The Lagan Valley MLA said: "There obviously are social media rumours and such like, there is a specific allegation coming forward now, and now there is such a thing, then I can go and respond to it.
"In these issues it's important you respond in the appropriate way and I will be looking to see how we can do that."
A disagreement also emerged between Basil McCrea and party deputy leader John McCallister when the party dropped its designation as 'unionist' to 'other'.
Mr McCallister said he publicly denounced the decision.
Meanwhile, NI21's European candidate Tina McKenzie resigned from the party on Thursday night after the polls closed.
She said: "I would like to confirm my resignation with immediate effect from the executive, I will, of course, continue to support the NI21 but I'm looking forward to spending time with my family after a long year of supporting the party.
"I wish John and Basil sincere good will and hope they can work out their differences for the sake of the party."
(CD/MH)
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