Sir, – The little bubble of DUP politicians (28 MLAs and eight MPs) has passed a vote of no confidence in their leader, Arlene Foster. Sir, – The DUP is frequently said to be a destructive political party yet we should note that it has managed to rebuild the glass ceiling which, it transpires, was merely damaged, not shattered. Arlene Foster believed him and has paid the price. For years, these two parties have been at opposite ends of the spectrum, with internal wranglings exacerbating an already fraught situation in Northern Ireland. The electorate in Northern Ireland has been held captive by these two extremes for far too long.

Source: The Irish Times April 29, 2021 23:15 UTC