DUP should be led from centre not the extremes, Robinson warns

Peter Robinson’s comments appear to suggest he favours Sir Jeffrey Donaldson over Edwin Poots to be the next leader of the DUP (handout/PA)

Former DUP leader Peter Robinson has stressed the need for the party to be led from the centre going forward.

Mr Robinson’s comments appear to suggest he favours Jeffrey Donaldson over Edwin Poots in the two-horse race to replace the departing Arlene Foster.