I've been saying for some time that Naomi Long is a formidable politician and public representative — not to mention a wonderful Lord Mayor of Belfast — so it's wonderful that she's broken the mould in east Belfast.
By toppling the Robinson dynasty, she has written a new chapter in local politics, delivering the electoral coup de grace to the troubled First Minister.
A warm politician who likes people and her profession — believe me you'd be surprised how many politicians don't like people — she opens up the possibility of a new era of close cooperation between east and west Belfast.
I am in the BBC studio doing some interviews: some quick pointers — Gerry Kelly had one of the campaigns of the election, increasing the SF vote by 7 per cent and coming within striking distance of the DUP.
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