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Emma Little-Pengelly

Author
BBC Radio 4
Published
Sat 10 Feb 2024
Episode Link
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001w6n3

With power sharing in Northern Ireland restored after a two year hiatus, the DUP's Emma Little-Pengelly has landed herself a top job - Deputy First Minister. It’s the first time a unionist has been in the role.

Hailing from a border town in Northern Ireland, County Armagh, she grew up during the Troubles. Her house was damaged in a bomb attack. Having held several positions in Stormont and Westminster, Little-Pengelly has now taken up her new role opposite Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill.

Co-opted to the position, rather than elected, she is facing new scrutiny in Northern Ireland. Who is the trained barrister turned DUP rising star?

Presenter: Mark Coles
Producers: Ellie House and Madeleine Drury
Editor: Richard Vadon
Studio Manager: James Beard

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