Robinson: I'm stepping down to clear my name

DUP leader Peter Robinson said today he was temporarily stepping down as the North's First Minister in an attempt to clear his name following the scandal surrounding his wife Iris.

Robinson: I'm stepping down to clear my name

DUP leader Peter Robinson said today he was temporarily stepping down as the North's First Minister in an attempt to clear his name following the scandal surrounding his wife Iris.

In a shock move, party colleague Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster will fill the role for up to six weeks.

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