Gavin Robinson elected new DUP deputy leader

Jeffrey Donaldson was also re-elected as party leader in the vote on Friday.

Gavin Robinson (left) is regarded as a close ally of DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson (Brian Lawless/PA)

East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson has been elected deputy leader of the DUP.

Mr Robinson defeated Ulster Bann MLA Jonathan Buckley in the vote of party MPs and MLAs on Friday.