Explainer: What went wrong for Edwin Poots, the DUP’s shortest-serving leader?

Mr Poots arguably made his first leadership mistep within minutes of being confirmed the victor in the race to succeed Mrs Foster

Edwin Poots, who announced his intention to resign as DUP leader on Thursday. File Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Edwin Poots is facing political oblivion only a month after achieving his career ambition – to lead the party his late father Charlie helped found.

So what went so wrong so quickly for the DUP’s shortest-serving leader?