Edwin Poots made ‘monumental mistak es’ says Arlene Foster’s ex-advisor

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In the news today.

* After 22 days Edwin Poots quits as DUP boss: here’s how it happened.
Edwin Poots is set to stand down as DUP leader following an internal revolt against him.
* Peter Robinson: The DUP cannot allow Sinn Fein demands to be given supremacy.
Let me try to say this without referring to crocodiles, but the idea of jumping first has never worked well for unionists while dealing with Sinn Fein.
* Arlene Foster’s ex-advisor says Edwin Poots made ‘monumental mistakes’.
A former special adviser to Arlene Foster has accused Edwin Poots of making “monumental mistakes” in the 24 hours before his resignation.
* Northern Ireland Protocol: Hundreds of people attend protest in Greenisland.
Hundreds of loyalist protesters took part in a show of opposition to the Northern Ireland Protocol in Greenisland last night (Thursday).

Have a good day
Michael Cousins

Deputy digital editor
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