Iris Robinson was having an affair behind husband Peter's back - story about to break

[picador]

If what's cited on election.ie is the 'substance' of the latest allegations then the Tribune's story would appear to be little more than a bit of journalistic tittle-tattle desinged to boost circulation.

[johnfás]

Personally, I cannot see a single thing Peter Robinson has done wrong in this whole scandal.

It won't save him though.

+1

Politics is about perception, not essence.

Beyond which, being politics.ie people should really be more interested in the political implications rather than the salacious personal aspects of it. Frankly I have little interest in the soap opera behind it and I just wish them the best for their marriage - which is their own private business.

[imokyrok]

BBC Radio Ulster's Sunday Sequence programme will tomorrow feature Paisley's former right-hand man in the Free Presbyterian Church, Rev David McIlveen and Peter and Iris Robinson's pastor, James McConnell of the Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle. Worth a listen if you're up early!

Whats the wavelength do you know? And time?

[inherit the deficit]

Iris Robinson, not Peter Robinson.

Would be a Survival guide for Peter.

Well remember to alot of DUP members the DUP is the Paisley party, he is still held with great respect in that party.

That was what was the suggestion.

[dmc444]

Well i think if Robinson covered it up for Iris then hes got problems, but if he can answer these then fair enough.

But still it does look bad- NI is a conservative society- espcially DUP voters.

[johnfás]

Whats the wavelength do you know? And time?

Starts around 8 on a Sunday morning and you will get it online....

Surprised McConnell is going on Sunday Sequence after the recent investigations they ran into Whitewell.

[factual]

there's rumours of 'old news' that was suppressed in the past making it into the papers - if it does he's toast, and I presume he knows the rumours are that it's going to be printed.

I can't see him there after the middle of the week, tbh

In the sunday papers?

[HP]

Basically because the Tribunes story is nothing more than sexual and therefore personal - and is not about Peter Robinson - it should in my opinion have no implications for Peter Robinson's leadership.

I agree. However according to the Tribune, at least as reported on election.ie

" Iris Robinson’s affair with Kirk McCambley isn’t her first. She had an affair with a fellow DUP member in the 1980.

It was witnessed by security force members voluntarily guarding the Robinsons’ home after the RUC officially withdrew protection over Peter Robinson’s loyalist invasion into Clontibret."

I think someone is being sent the message that we have dirt on you too. Look... reliable, security force type witnesses to back it up.

[dmc444]

Also when you have party members, speculating about a change of leader then you know power is moving away.

[picador]

Whats the wavelength do you know? And time?

BBC - BBC Radio Ulster Programmes - Sunday Sequence