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Arlene Foster to step down as First Minister and DUP leader

Arlene Foster to step down as First Minister and DUP leader — Northern Ireland's First Minister Arlene Foster

Wed, 28 Apr, 2021 - 16:51

David Young and Steve Neville

Arlene Foster has announced her resignation as DUP leader and First Minister of Northern Ireland.

Mrs Foster said she will stand down as party leader on May 28 and as First Minister at the end of June.

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