New DUP leader: Bookie favourites to replace Arlene Foster
The bookmaker BoyleSports has opened a book on who might take the place of DUP leader Arlene Foster who announced on Wednesday that she will step down next month - here are the runners and riders.
By Kevin Mullan
Published 28th Apr 2021, 19:13 BST
Updated 29th Apr 2021, 11:34 BST
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Ian Paisley 11/1 - Son of the late founder of the party Ian Paisley senior. He has held the seat for North Antrim since succeeding his father in 2010.
Carla Lockhart 10/1 - Originally from Aughnacloy she is the current DUP for Upper Bann representing a constituency once dominated by David Trimble until David Simpson won it for the DUP in 2005.
Sammy Wilson 7/1 - The experienced East Antrim MP is the party's chief whip in England. He served as both Finance Minister and Environment Minister in the Executive when Peter Robinson was still the leader of the party.
Gavin Robinson 5/1 - The former Belfast mayor won East Belfast back for the DUP in 2015 five years after the current Alliance leader Naomi Long won a shock victory over his namesake Peter.