There has been turmoil since the 2007 power sharing deal between the DUP and Sinn Fein

The DUP entered into government with Sinn Fein in 2007.

There has been turmoil ever since.

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Letter to the editor

It is no use Messrs Donaldson, Wilson, Campbell and Morrow beating their chest and wringing their hands because nothing will happen, as the DUP are trapped in mandatory coalition.

Arlene Foster needs to resign as leader and the grassroots membership need to waken up to what is going on.

Hugh Wilkinson, Caledon

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