Arlene Foster praised by political rivals at Stormont as she stands down as first minister

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Subscribe              Jun 14, 2021             Alistair Bushe Editor Dear reader Arlene Foster resigned as Northern Ireland's first minister on Monday with a vow to pursue fresh challenges and to deliver better protections for people on social media.  Mrs Foster received tributes from across the political spectrum in the Assembly chamber, with Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie saying she had carried herself with the "utmost dignity".  Naomi Long, the Alliance Party leader and justice minister, pointed out that Mrs Foster was the first unionist politician to contact her over the death threats she had received.  In her personal statement, Mrs Foster said young people should be free from bullying on social media.  The first minister later stared straight ahead with her arms folded as her successor as DUP leader, Edwin Poots, paid tribute to her, and said "history would be kind" to Mrs Foster.  Alistair Bushe Editor Want total access to all of our online content? You can subscribe to our website, newsletter.co.uk for just £1 a month for 3 months - and it couldn't be easier.   Signing up will get you faster-loading articles, fewer adverts and access to exclusive content and events when we run them. To learn more, visit our Subscriptions page here.           LIVE UPDATES: Coronavirus NI - New and most up-to-date symptoms of Delta variant           The Delta variant looks set to affect the complete reopening the Northern Ireland economy - here are the symptoms so you know what yo look out for.                 Ian Paisley should make public apology for Robin Swann chant, says Doug Beattie   Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie has called on Ian Paisley to make a public apology for chanting that Health Minister Robin Swann was "very dangerous" at the Europa Hotel.           Arlene Foster praised by political rivals at Stormont as she stands down as first minister   Arlene Foster has been thanked for her commitment, service and sacrifices, as political opponents united at Stormont to pay tribute upon her resignation as First Minister.           Arlene Foster: Now former First Minister vows to seek better protections for everyone on social media   Former First Minister, Arlene Foster, has declared she will seek better protections for everyone on social media as she exits political life.           DUP crisis continues as rising star and decorated army veteran Ryan McCready quits party   A rising star within the DUP and decorated army veteran Alderman Ryan McCready has confirmed he is to quit the party over issues including the way Arlene Foster was ousted as leader.           Alex Kane: Edwin Poots isn't strong enough to slap down internal opposition   I remember the look on DUP faces as they left the referendum count after the result was announced on May 24, 1998.           'Vile sectarian abuse' directed at loyalist bandsman's children   The online sectarian abuse of a loyalist band member and his young sons has been condemned by Northern Ireland's justice minister as "completely vile and unacceptable".                 View more news

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