<sod >His resignation was intended to force DUP leader and First Minister Arlene Foster to quit but has resulted in new elections because of the impasse.< eod>< sod > Martin McGuinness, pictured tonight, has announced he is quitting politics over ill health and will not be returning to Government after snap elections  His resignation was intended to force DUP leader and First Minister Arlene Foster to quit but has resulted in new elections because of the impasse.< eod>