The First Minister said the parties in the devolved administration are focusing on cohesion in the wake of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s shock…
Powersharing in Northern Ireland is not at risk after the leadership turmoil within the DUP, Stormont’s First Minister has said.
The deal that restored powersharing earlier this year hinged on the backing of Sir Jeffrey, and his sudden exit from the political frontline has prompted renewed speculation around the stability of the devolved institutions.Mr Robinson was closely aligned to Sir Jeffrey’s political strategy so his elevation is unlikely to see the party step back from its recent enthusiastic backing for powersharing.
In an interview with Sky News, she added: “My priority is in terms of the local Executive and making sure that that continues to do its job. “The public here rightly deserve our newly formed Executive to continue to deliver for them for now and into the future,” the First Minister said.
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