Robinson takes helm in the North
Peter Robinson today became first minister of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader succeeded the Ian Paisley 14 months after power-sharing with Sinn Féin was restored.
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The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader succeeded the Ian Paisley 14 months after power-sharing with Sinn Féin was restored.
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