Stormont cast back into turmoil as Edwin Poots resigns

The Lagan Valley MLA was formally ratified as leader on May 27, meaning he officially served just 21 days in the role

Edwin Poots leaves DUP headquarters in Belfast after announcing he would stand down as the party leader following an internal party revolt against him. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

The DUP is looking for another new leader after Edwin Poots announced his intention to quit after a brief but tumultuous reign in the party’s top job.

Mr Poots’ resignation, tendered only three weeks after he was ratified in the role, came after an angry party revolt against his decision to nominate a Stormont First Minister on Thursday.