John McGuirk has resigned from Gript, the conservative news website, following a tumultuous suspension that began in late February. In his resignation letter addressed to Niamh Uí Bhriain, Gript's co-owner and assistant editor, McGuirk accused her of making him the 'fall guy' for controversial editorial decisions while she controlled the narrative behind the scenes. He faced several allegations during his suspension, including conflict of interest and leaking financial information, all of which he denies. McGuirk expressed frustration over the lack of communication during his nine-week leave and criticized the publication of articles that he believed undermined his editorial integrity. Uí Bhriain, who has a background as an anti-abortion candidate, has not provided a full response to McGuirk's allegations but has consulted legal counsel regarding potential defamation issues. In a statement, Gript countered McGuirk's claims, leading to further disputes about the editorial direction of the site. The situation has raised questions about governance and editorial practices at Gript, with ongoing challenges related to the Press Council's findings on published content.