Among the winners. Its five oclock. Our main story is the deepening political crisis in Northern Ireland, following the decision by sinn feins Martin Mcguinness to resign as Deputy First Minister. His resignation took effect a few minutes ago. Its the latest twist in the controversy, about the mismanagement of a Green Energy Scheme, which has Cost Hundreds of millions of pounds. Sinn fein have been demanding that the democratic unionist leader Arlene Foster stand aside as First Minister, while her handling of the scheme is investigated, but shes refused. Mr mcguinness says hes demanding an assembly election, so that the people of Northern Ireland can express a view. A short while ago, mr mcguiness gave this statement. Can i say first of all, i have met with the First Minister Arlene Foster at 1. 30, and we had a conversation about what i would like to speak to you about. Over the last ten years, i have worked with dup leaders, and i have reached out to unionists on the basis of equalit
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