Written by Rachel Martin
Members of the Democratic Unionst Party (DUP) have elected Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots as their new leader.
Voting took place today at DUP headquarters Dundela House today between 10:00am and 4:00pm with the new leader announced shortly before 5:00pm.
It was a two-horse race between MP Sir. Jeffrey Donaldson and MLA Edwin Poots, who both represent the Lagan Valley constituency.
Incumbent leader Arlene Foster announced her resignation on April 28, saying she would stand down as DUP leader on May 28 and Northern Ireland First Minister at the end of June.
Poots, who is currently Northern Ireland’s Agriculture Minister said he would not take on the role of First Minister if elected as party leader.
It’s not clear whether he would instead stay on as Agriculture Minister.
More to follow.
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