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Arlene Foster to resign from DUP leadership

Arlene Foster to resign from DUP leadership
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By Digital Reporter

Arlene Foster says she's stepping down as DUP leader and Northern Ireland’s First Minister.

It follows calls from within her party for a leadership contest.

She'll step away from heading the DUP on the 28th May - but will remain first minister until the end of June.

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In a statement, Mrs Foster's described serving the people of Northern Ireland as 'the privilege of my life.'

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