Arlene Foster faces an “open revolt” in which eight DUP constituency associations have written to the leadership, multiple sources have told the News Letter.

	Apr 27, 2021

	Good morning, Welcome to your daily update from the team at the News Letter. Have you tried our new Where & When quiz yet? We've selected 6 images from the archives and for a bit of fun you can try to guess the location and the year the pictures were taken. All completed entries will be eligible for 40% off a digital subscription to the News Letter. The winner will receive a one year National Trust Annual Pass. Try it now In the news today: * Sam McBride reveals that the DUP are in ‘open revolt’ at Arlene Foster’s leadership * The Health Minister has said he is “deeply concerned” that the health service could be facing a funding cut of “tens of millions of pounds” to help meet the cost of a payments scheme for Troubles victims. * Ian Paisley has responded sharply to the prime minister’s promises to make the NI Protocol work – and has instead called on Boris Johnson to “deliver action”. * Primark stores will be offering extended opening hours across Belfast, Ballymena, Lisburn, Newtonabbey, Newtownards, Newry, Londonderry/Derry and Omagh on April 30. * Celebrity doctor Christian Jessen is in the "last chance saloon" in his bid to defend a libel action over false rumours First Minister Arlene Foster was having an extra-marital affair, a High Court Judge warned today. If you'd like to comment on this email newsletter you can contact us on nidigital@jpress.co.uk Have a good day Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor


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DUP in ‘open revolt’ at Arlene Foster’s leadership as eight constituency associations submit letters of concern

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