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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has told party colleagues that he intends to run for the DUP leadership. The PA news agency understands Sir Jeffrey sent a letter to MPs and Assembly members on Monday morning informing them of his decision. PA understands the party’s current Westminster leader will make an official announcement later on Monday morning. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson (Liam McBurney/PA) His entry in the race to succeed the deposed Arlene Foster will mean the DUP is set for its first-ever leadership contest in its 50-year history. Stormont Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots announced his candidature last week. Sir Jeffrey will be seen as the moderate candidate against the more hard-line Mr Poots, who also represents the Lagan Valley constituency, as an Assembly member.

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