North transformed for better, says Peter Robinson in final DUP speech

Northern Ireland is on safe ground and is a place transformed, first minister Peter Robinson has said.

In his final speech as Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader, the 66-year-old veteran politician said the time was right to bow out and let the “next generation” take over.

“My race is nearly run; advancing years and failing health bring with them a sense of mortality.”