First Minister contender Paul Givan addresses anger at email sent by Jim Wells to party members

	Jun 3, 2021

	Good morning In the news today: * Mother of two found dead in house after road traffic collision only gave birth to second child four weeks ago. The 27 year-old woman pronounced dead in a residential property after a road traffic collision in Northern Ireland yesterday has been named locally as Charlotte Louise Flood. * Anti-NI Protocol rally may be ‘largest one yet’ - organisers claim up to 4000 could attend. Organisers behind an anti-NI Protocol Rally in Portadown this Saturday claim that it will likely be the largest one yet - with up to 4000 attending. * New First Minister contender Paul Givan addresses anger at email sent by Jim Wells to party members. The frontrunner to replace Arlene Foster as First Minister, Paul Givan, MLA, has said an email sent by DUP MLA, Jim Wells, to members of the DUP was not sent with the consent of new leader, Edwin Poots, MLA. Have a good day Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor Stay informed for just 1 penny a day with our 3 month trial. Use the promo code ONEPOUNDTRIAL for full access to the News Letter. You'll see 70% fewer ads, get daily puzzles and access to the app (digital+ only). Click for full details. You can cancel at any time, though we hope you wont.


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