Betting on next First Minister has already started
Paddy Power are quoting Nigel Dodds as the red hot favourite at odds of 6/5 to take over the reins at Stormont. Next is the MP for East Antrim Sammy Wilson at 9/4 and Edwin Poots at 3/1.
Other names in the frame include Robin Newton at 10/1 and Jeffrey Donaldson at 12/1 Lower down the list Rev William McCrea is running at 500/1, with Iris Robinson quoted at 1000/1.
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Hide AdThe bookmakers also make the likelihood of a new Northern Ireland First Minister being elected this year almost certain at odds of 1/2.
Betting-
Will there be a new First Minister in 2010-1/2 Yes, 6/4 No
Next Northern Ireland First Minister after Peter Robinson
6/5 Nigel Dodds
9/4 Sammy Wilson
3/1 Edwin Poots
10/1 Robin Newton
12/1 Jeffrey Donaldson
12/1 Nelson McCausland
16/1 Arlene Foster
18/1 David Simpson
20/1 Gregory Campbell
25/1 Ian Paisley
100/1 Ian Paisley Jr
500/1 William McCrea
1000/1 Iris Robinson