Suzanne Breen: Ian Paisley’s career in frontline politics may be over following shock loss

Ian Paisley Jr speaks after losing North Antrim seat

Suzanne Breen

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.