Martin McGuinness has quit politics due to a serious illness.<br /><br /> The former deputy first minister and IRA leader has announced he will not stand in the upcoming Northern Ireland Assembly election. <br /><br /> Martin McGuinness – a political career in pictures https://t.co/VY3pQUjZgM #PoliticsHour pic.twitter.com/CIzv1Jmldg— #PoliticsHour (@politicsHour) January 19, 2017<br /><br /> His resignation from his post over a failed green energy scheme that will end up costing the tax payer millions sparked the March election.<br /><br /> Mr McGuinness, 66, has been ill for a number of weeks. <br /><br /> He said he was no longer physically capable to fight the election.<br />
