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The party’s 28 MLAs and eight MPs will decide whether Sir Jeffrey or leadership rival Mr Poots succeeds the deposed Ms Foster in a vote, by secret ballot, on Friday.
The DUP leadership contest, candidates, their policies and when a vote will be held
The DUP is having its first leadership contest in its 50-year history
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Jeffrey Donaldson and Edwin Poots
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The DUP is having its first leadership contest in its 50-year history.
DUP leadership contender Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has circulated documents to the party’s electoral college making his pitch for their support.
The PA news agency understands two documents have been sent to the MLAs and MPs who will decide who succeeds Arlene Foster next Friday.
Lagan Valley MP Sir Jeffrey is vying for the leadership with Stormont Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots.
It is understood the first document circulated by Sir Jeffrey outlines his plans for internal change within the DUP.
In it, he offers a vision for the party entitled “re-engage, reform and recruit” .
In the other document, the party’s current Westminster leader sets out the qualities and experience he believes makes him best placed to take the job.