Paisley's right-hand man takes over

Peter Robinson, 59, today takes over from Ian Paisley as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).
On Thursday he is scheduled to replace Mr Paisley as the North's first Minister.
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SUBSCRIBEPeter Robinson, 59, today takes over from Ian Paisley as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).
On Thursday he is scheduled to replace Mr Paisley as the North's first Minister.
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