Hopes for bloodless handover after Paisley departure

Senior Democratic Unionists are hopeful today that there will be a seamless handover from the Rev Ian Paisley to the next leader of his party, following his decision to stand down after 37 years.

Hopes for bloodless handover after Paisley departure
Wed, 05 Mar, 2008 - 09:17

Senior Democratic Unionists are hopeful today that there will be a seamless handover from the Rev Ian Paisley to the next leader of his party, following his decision to stand down after 37 years.

Mr Paisley announced yesterday that he would quit as leader and Stormont First Minister in May, making way for a new generation.

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