Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson suffers suspected heart attack

Northern Ireland’s First Minister Peter Robinson has been admitted to hospital after a suspected heart attack. "The First Minister felt unwell this morning and has been admitted to the hospital for some further tests,“ said a DUP statement. The 66-year-old was taken to Ulster Hospital in Dundonald at around 9am this morning and was later transferred to Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital. Mike Nesbitt, leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, said: "I am sorry to hear that the First Minister has been taken into hospital this morning and I wish Peter a full and speedy recovery. Our thoughts are with him and his family.”

My best wishes to Northern Ireland’s First Minister, Peter Robinson, who is in hospital. I hope he has a speedy recovery.

Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness

Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams tweeted: “Peter Robinson in hospital. I hope he is ok." Robinson, who has three children, became First Minister and leader of the Democratic Unionist Party when Ian Paisley stepped down in 2008. His party has had a turbulent few months. In April, health minister Jim Wells resigned after claiming the children of gay couples were more likely to be abused. The DUP then fought a tough battle to regain the Belfast East seat in the election, the seat Robinson lost in 2010 in the wake of a scandal involving his wife.

My best wishes to Northern Ireland’s First Minister, Peter Robinson, who is in hospital. I hope he has a speedy recovery.

UK PM David Cameron