"Foster will be greatest political survivor in UK history" if she sees off leadership challenge says former DUP spad

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Former DUP spad Timothy Cairns

By Q Radio news

Former DUP special adviser Timothy Cairns has said Arlene Foster will be the “greatest political survivor in the history of UK politics” if she sees through a leadership contest.

He told the BBC Radio Four Today programme there “has to be” a contest within the next 10 days.

He said: “I think if she sees this one through she’ll be the greatest political survivor in the history of UK politics.

“I don’t see how she sees this through. I think we’re now at 22 MLAs, we’re now at four MPs, who’ve signed this letter to the party chairman asking that a leadership election takes place.”

He added: “I think whatever happens, whether she tries to cling on, whether she resigns, there has to be a leadership contest sometime within the next seven to 10 days.”

 

(Former DUP special advisor Timothy cairns)

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