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Arlene Foster can step down as first minister at a time of her choosing, Edwin Poots says Edwin Poots 28 May, 2021 15:01
First Minister Arlene Foster can step aside at a time of her choosing, her successor as DUP leader has said.
Edwin Poots was speaking after Ms Foster indicated that if he names his ministerial team next Tuesday as expected, she will step down immediately.
She had previously said she would remain as first minister until the end of June. She left her role as party leader on Friday.
Mr Poots is set to be the first DUP leader not to take the position of first minister. He has said he will nominate a colleague in order to allow himself to focus on leading the party,