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| Robinson confirmed as DUP leader | Robinson confirmed as DUP leader |
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| Peter Robinson has been confirmed as the next leader of the Democratic Unionist Party. | |
| The unanimous decision of the party's assembly group to appoint Mr Robinson was ratified by its 120-member executive committee on Thursday night. | The unanimous decision of the party's assembly group to appoint Mr Robinson was ratified by its 120-member executive committee on Thursday night. |
| The meeting also saw North Belfast MP Nigel Dodds confirmed as deputy leader. Both appointments were again backed unanimously. | The meeting also saw North Belfast MP Nigel Dodds confirmed as deputy leader. Both appointments were again backed unanimously. |
| Ian Paisley is to resign as DUP leader and NI first minister in June. | Ian Paisley is to resign as DUP leader and NI first minister in June. |
| Mr Paisley, has led the DUP since its formation in 1971. Mr Robinson has been deputy leader for 28 years, with one short break. | Mr Paisley, has led the DUP since its formation in 1971. Mr Robinson has been deputy leader for 28 years, with one short break. |
| Mr Paisley's resignal will trigger the removal of Martin McGuinness as deputy first minister. | Mr Paisley's resignal will trigger the removal of Martin McGuinness as deputy first minister. |
| However, the Sinn Fein minister will remain in position in a caretaker capacity until being renominated with Mr Robinson. | However, the Sinn Fein minister will remain in position in a caretaker capacity until being renominated with Mr Robinson. |