Poots says he nominated First Minister to fight ‘damaging’ NI Protocol

DUP leader Edwin Poots during the nomination of Paul Givan as First Minister (Brian Lawless/PA)

Outgoing DUP leader Edwin Poots said he nominated a First Minister in opposition with his party’s wishes to fight the “damaging” Northern Ireland Protocol.

The Agriculture Minister also said he regretted the fallout from nominating Paul Givan to replace Arlene Foster as Stormont’s First Minister, but said it was the “right thing to do”.