Donaldson was the only candidate nominated. Jeffrey Donaldson is to become the new leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), following Edwin Poots’ resignation last week. Donaldson was a candidate in last month’s DUP leadership election, where he narrowly lost to Poots. However, after Poots’ resignation less than a month into the post, Donaldson was the […]

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Brolly has said it is hard for him to see how the DUP can occupy “any modern space in politics”. Sports and political commentator Joe Brolly has said he believes the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is heading for self-destruction. His comments come following Edwin Poots announcing his resignation as leader of the DUP on Thursday […]

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“It has been a very turbulent 24 hours.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin has called for “calm heads” following Edwin Poots’ resignation as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). Poots announced his resignation on Thursday night, after less than a month into the role, and that he will remain in the post until his successor is […]

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Poots was announced as leader of the DUP just last month. Edwin Poots has announced his resignation as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party after less than a month into his post. In a statement on Thursday night, he said: “I have asked the Party Chairman to commence an electoral process within the Party to […]

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Nominations were made earlier today following the UK Government’s commitment to an Irish language act. Paul Givan and Michelle O’Neill have been officially appointed as Northern Ireland’s First and Deputy First Ministers. DUP leader Edwin Poots has formally nominated Lagan Valley MLA Paul Givan as Northern Ireland’s new First Minister at a special sitting of […]

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