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Arlene Isobel Foster, Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee, DBE, PC (née Kelly; born 17 July 1970), is a British broadcaster and politician from Northern Ireland who served as First Minister of Northern Ireland from 2016 to 2017 and 2020 to 2021 and leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) from 2015 to 2021.
Jun 14, 2021 · Arlene Foster has formally resigned as Northern Ireland's first minister, with the process of replacing her in danger of derailing the powersharing institutions.
- Alan Mcguinness
Jun 14, 2021 · Arlene Foster, the former DUP leader, stepped down as first minister of Northern Ireland on 14 June 2021, six weeks after losing her party post. She received tributes from other politicians, including Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, DUP's Edwin Poots, and UK's Brandon Lewis.
Apr 28, 2021 · Arlene Foster announces her resignation after an internal revolt by more than 20 DUP NI Assembly members and four MPs. She says it has been the privilege of her life to serve the people of Northern Ireland and hopes for a successful and durable devolution.
Apr 28, 2021 · Follow the live updates on the resignation of Arlene Foster, the first female leader of the Democratic Unionist Party and Northern Ireland's first minister. She faced a revolt among her party's representatives and challenges from Brexit and the protocol.
May 28, 2021 · Arlene Foster descends from her chauffeur-driven Land Rover smiling, even though she has little to smile about. Northern Ireland’s first minister is the latest casualty of Brexit. She...
Apr 28, 2021 · Arlene Foster announces resignation as DUP leader. Party colleagues and rivals have been reacting to the DUP leader's decision to step down next month.
