Jeffrey Donaldson expected to challenge Edwin Poots for DUP leadership

Jeffrey Donaldson is expected to stand for DUP leader (Brian Lawless/PA)

The DUP looks set for its first ever leadership contest, with Jeffrey Donaldson widely expected to announce he will take on Edwin Poots for the job.

Sources close to Mr Donaldson, the party’s current Westminster leader, have said he is highly likely to enter the race to succeed the deposed Arlene Foster, with an announcement anticipated later on Monday.