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    OLD REDIRECTED Northern Ireland’s deputy first minister vows stability after shock DUP resignation

    by David Young Mar 30, 2024 6 minutes
    Source: PA Archive

    Stormont’s DUP deputy First Minister has vowed to work to provide stability following the shock resignation of her party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson.

    Emma Little-Pengelly said she was “devastated” following the revelations Sir Jeffrey had been charged with historical sex offences.

    Her statement came after interim leader Gavin Robinson sent a message to colleagues offering reassurances over the future direction of the DUP as he insisted the party was “not about any one individual”.

    Also on Saturday, veteran DUP MP Sammy Wilson admitted that the party had been plunged into “turmoil”.

    Mr Wilson gave his full backing to Mr Robinson, insisting the DUP should not be distracted by a leadership contest this side of the general election.

    Ms Little-Pengelly and her Stormont counterpart, Sinn Fein First Minister Michelle O’Neill, have received significant praise for their stewardship of the powersharing executive since it was re-established in February after a two-year impasse.

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