'I also welcome the appointment of Gavin Robinson as Interim Leader of the DUP'
Northern Ireland Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris has issued a statement following the news Jeffrey Donaldson has stepped down as DUP leader.
"In that time we have seen how the political parties of Northern Ireland can work together with the First and deputy First Ministers demonstrating in word and deed their commitment to making Stormont work for everyone in Northern Ireland. "We will continue to work alongside the Executive to make NI a great place to live, work and invest."
Asked about the resignation of Sir Jeffrey as DUP leader, Mr Harris said: “I’m very conscious that there is a criminal justice process under way. “I very much welcome the comments of the First Minister and the deputy First Minister in recent days in relation to ensuring that the people’s business remains to the fore of all their minds.
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