Sinn Fein members are said to be absolutely fuming this afternoon with the astonishing news that out of nowhere, the leader of the DUP Arlene Foster may well become the Deputy Prime Minister.
Arlene Foster has already said that the “DUP could work with the Conservatives”. Meanwhile British Prime Minister Theresa May is already in talks with the northern Ireland politician to see if they can formulate a government.
One thing is for certain, no one expected this scenario even up until yesterday evening.
More to follow.