Paisley to stand down in May

The Rev Ian Paisley announced tonight he is to quit as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party and First Minister in the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Paisley to stand down in May
Tue, 04 Mar, 2008 - 18:02
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The Rev Ian Paisley announced tonight he is to quit as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party and First Minister in the Northern Ireland Assembly.

He confirmed his decision to go in May after mounting pressure from within his party in recent weeks to stand aside.

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