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Rebecca Black: Traumas take toll on gaunt Peter Robinson
Saturday, 6 February 2010
DUP leader Peter Robinson (left) and Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness during a press conference after a deal was announced about Northern Ireland's power-sharing government.
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Six months ago Peter Robinson’s appearance seldom raised an eyebrow, his handsome full face, gelled hair and slightly straining suit jacket buttons were a common sight in the corridors of power.
But as he told the world his party had reached agreement with its arch rival Sinn Fein yesterday, the toll of recent months were clear for all to see in his gaunt frame and hollowed-out, ashen face.
As he joked with the media, even the laughter could not brighten his weary-looking eyes.
He has had an arduous year following the scandal of his wife’s affair and financial dealings, now the subject of a police inquiry.
Mr Robinson has also had to deal with a temporary stand-down as First Minister, disquiet in his party and mammoth negotiations with regard to policing and justice.
In a frank interview with the Belfast Telegraph last month, the First Minister admitted he had lost 35 pounds (two-and-a-half stone) in the last 10 months and wryly commented: “It’s not a diet plan I would recommend.”
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Peter Robinson has looked increasingly sick since the revelations about his wife and he has lost a great deal of weight. I welcome the return of Robinson to the office of First Minister but I think he should be careful with his health.
Posted by Michael | 06.02.10, 19:37 GMT
Peter Robinson is a capable and reliable unionist and with the blessing of God and help of his colleagues and support of his family we trust he will go on to lead this province for many years in the future.
Posted by Darrell Monteith | 06.02.10, 17:53 GMT
It was so easy in oppision with the charasmatic Dr Paisley to be chipper and have a go However when in leadership and indeed government if we could call it that one has to look over ones shoulder as people are quick to knife you in the back
However at 112 pound per day i would think the gauntness could be easily sorted out The best off luck peter you are going to need it
Posted by Kevin taylor | 06.02.10, 13:50 GMT