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The DUP are expected to announce the resignation of First Minister Paul Givan today (Thursday), it has been reported.
The move will also see the automatic removal of Michelle O’Neill as Deputy First Minister as both positions are jointly held.
According to the BBC who reported the coming resignation, the move is part of the DUP’s protest against the Northern Ireland Protocol. It comes after DAERA Minister Edwin Poots ordered the cessation of checks on goods coming from Great Britain.
It is understood other ministers in the Stormont Executive will remain in place to run their respective departments.
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