Ian Paisley to relinquish role as Westminster MP

DUP leader Ian Paisley is reportedly set to retire as a Westminster MP at the next British general election, which is expected to take place in around 18 months.

Ian Paisley to relinquish role as Westminster MP

DUP leader Ian Paisley is reportedly set to retire as a Westminster MP at the next British general election, which is expected to take place in around 18 months.

The move is likely to ignite debate about the 81-year-old's eventual departure as party leader and the election of a successor.

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