DUP and Sinn Féin unite behind X Factor's Eoghan

In a rare show of unity, the North’s First and Deputy First Minister today urged voters to back the same candidate – X Factor finalist Eoghan Quigg.

Democratic Unionist leader Peter Robinson and Sinn Féin’s Martin McGuinness called on everyone in the region to pick up their phones and support the local favourite in Saturday’s televised final on ITV.