Arlene Foster: the first woman set to lead the DUP

Party's first female leader has been described as 'charming', technocratic' and Thatcheresque

Arlene Foster
DUP leader Arlene Foster (L)
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The Democratic Unionist Party is poised to formally elect Arlene Foster as its first female party leader on Thursday evening.

Having held several high-profile posts in Northern Irish politics, Foster is described as "personally charming" and has long been tipped for Stormont's top job.

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