The move makes him the shortest serving leader in the history of the DUP.
Northern Ireland is facing instability following the resignation of Edwin Poots as DUP leader last night.
Mr Poots will step down once a new leader is elected, after only 20 days in the role.
The move makes him the shortest serving leader in the history of the DUP.
The Chilean miners survived down a mine 3x longer than Poots survived as DUP leader
— Ciara McShane (@Ciara87C) June 17, 2021
Source: Twitter (@Ciara87C)
He faced backlash within his own party over his decision to nominate a new Northern Ireland First Minister.
Paul Givan was given the role following Arlene Foster's departure - with Michelle O'Neill re-instated as deputy First Minister.
But a majority of DUP representatives were against nominating someone to the role over a concession on Irish language laws.
Poots' shock resignation last night came after party members expressed anger at his deal with the UK's Secretary of State on introducing the Irish Language Act.
This Poots was made for walking. https://t.co/QTEMDyy8b9
— Ben Sowden (@BenSowden_) June 18, 2021
Source: Twitter (@BenSowden)
First Minister Paul Givan was due to attend a North-South Ministerial meeting in Armagh, however it is understood to not being going ahead.
There's mounting speculation that Sir Jeffrey Donaldson will succeed Poots as DUP leader.
Several DUP sources now say it's Sammy Wilson or.Jeffrey Donaldson for DUP Leader.
— David McCann (@dmcbfs) June 17, 2021
Source: Twitter (@dmcbfs)
Cover image via Edwin Poots' Twitter
