Edwin Poots tipped to succeed Arlene Foster as DUP leader

NI agriculture minister, a young Earth creationist, thought to have been key figure in toppling of Foster

The Northern Ireland agriculture minister, Edwin Poots, is expected to replace Arlene Foster as leader of the Democratic Unionist party (DUP) after winning swift endorsements to his candidacy.

The Stormont assembly member is so far the only candidate to declare and appeared to gain momentum on Friday.