Suzanne Breen: Ian Paisley’s career in frontline politics may be over following shock loss
Ian Paisley Jr speaks after losing North Antrim seat
In every election, there’s a surprise and it doesn’t come any bigger or bolder than defeat for Ian Paisley in North Antrim.
This seat has been in his family’s hands for over half a century. His father won it in 1970 when Richard Nixon was the US President and Edward Heath was Prime Minister.
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