SINCE becoming DUP leader, Arlene Foster has featured regularly in Irish News cartoonist Ian Knox's work.
Here, we present some of her more memorable appearances - from RHI, to Brexit, to feeding crocodiles, the former first minister has been a source of inspiration for Ian's sketches.
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Pundits wonder if the Tory/DUP confidence and supply arrangement can survive if Boris becomes leader &n Ian Knox cartoon 15/6/19: Drinks giant Diageo ends its sponsorship of the London Irish rugby team over its signing of former Ulster star Paddy Jackson. Pundits wonder if the Tory/DUP confidence and supply arrangement can survive if Boris becomes leader Ian Knox cartoon 29/4/19: As the congregation at Lyra’s funeral rises to applaud Fr Martin Magill’s exhortation for the parties to meet and start talking, some are less quick than others Ian Knox cartoon 29/4/19: As the congregation at Lyra’s funeral rises to applaud Fr Martin Magill’s exhortation for the parties to meet and start talking, some are less quick than others Ian Knox cartoon 13/3/19: Wilder, wackier but not so funny as the Derry Girls, Amber Rudd and Karen Bradley cause embarrassment to Mother Theresa by referring to Diane Abbott as “coloured”, and describing the security forces murders of innocen Ian Knox cartoon 13/3/19: Wilder, wackier but not so funny as the Derry Girls, Amber Rudd and Karen Bradley cause embarrassment to Mother Theresa by referring to Diane Abbott as “coloured”, and describing the security forces murders of innocent Catholics as “dignified". The award that everyone was looking out for, 'Asian Voice Female Politician of the Year' is carried off by who else but Arlene Foster Ian Knox cartoon 2/3/19: The release of £55m to fund more than 50 legacy inquests is welcomed by relatives of Troubles victims if not by Arlene Foster, who had previously unlawfully blocked funding on the grounds that it would serve to rewrite histo Ian Knox cartoon 2/3/19: The release of £55m to fund more than 50 legacy inquests is welcomed by relatives of Troubles victims if not by Arlene Foster, who had previously unlawfully blocked funding on the grounds that it would serve to rewrite history Ian Knox 29/12/2018 - Rumours abound that Arlene Foster is being lined up by the party to take the fall for both RHI and the backstop. Theresa May has been pressurised into announcing that she will not lead the Tories into the next election. HMV calls the Ian Knox 29/12/2018 - Rumours abound that Arlene Foster is being lined up by the party to take the fall for both RHI and the backstop. Theresa May has been pressurised into announcing that she will not lead the Tories into the next election. HMV calls the receivers in after the sixth year of loss making Ian Knox cartoon 28/11/18: Arlene Foster accuses the media of trying to drive a wedge between her party and businesses over Brexit Ian Knox cartoon 28/11/18: Arlene Foster accuses the media of trying to drive a wedge between her party and businesses over Brexit Ian Knox cartoon 17/10/18: With every blast of the DUP’s “blood red lines” rigidity, the prospect of a hard Brexit followed by a border poll with an increasingly unpredictable outcome becomes more likely Ian Knox cartoon 17/10/18: With every blast of the DUP’s “blood red lines” rigidity, the prospect of a hard Brexit followed by a border poll with an increasingly unpredictable outcome becomes more likely Ian Knox cartoon October 12 2018 - The mask of compatibility explodes with DUP threats to withdraw support to Theresa May. The future of both party leaders is openly discussed Ian Knox cartoon October 12 2018 - The mask of compatibility explodes with DUP threats to withdraw support to Theresa May. The future of both party leaders is openly discussed Ian Knox cartoon 03/10/18: Arlene Foster stresses her loyalty to the Conservative party as a whole while Theresa May's attention is transferred to Boris running naughtily through fields of Canadian wheat Ian Knox cartoon 03/10/18: Arlene Foster stresses her loyalty to the Conservative party as a whole while Theresa May's attention is transferred to Boris running naughtily through fields of Canadian wheat Ian Knox cartoon 26-09-18: As mysterious sinkholes appear in Co Monaghan, Arlene Foster tells the RHI inquiry she is accountable but not responsible for the actions of her former Spad Ian Knox cartoon 26-09-18: As mysterious sinkholes appear in Co Monaghan, Arlene Foster tells the RHI inquiry she is accountable but not responsible for the actions of her former Spad Ian Knox cartoon 21-09-18: DUP leader Arlene Foster welcomes Ian Paisley back into the party after his suspension over undeclared luxury holidays to Sri Lanka Ian Knox cartoon 21-09-18: DUP leader Arlene Foster welcomes Ian Paisley back into the party after his suspension over undeclared luxury holidays to Sri Lanka Ian Knox cartoon 15/9/18: Whether in the matter of closeness to the poultry industry or the height of cathedral spires, it has been a bad week for convincing defence during public interrogation Ian Knox cartoon 15/9/18: Whether in the matter of closeness to the poultry industry or the height of cathedral spires, it has been a bad week for convincing defence during public interrogation Ian Knox cartoon 18/8/18: Huge tailbacks form in the Queen's Road/Sydenham Road area of Belfast following the introduction of a new road layout to accommodate the forthcoming Glider system. Arlene Foster's proclaimed reason for not meeting the Pope in Du Ian Knox cartoon 18/8/18: Huge tailbacks form in the Queen's Road/Sydenham Road area of Belfast following the introduction of a new road layout to accommodate the forthcoming Glider system. Arlene Foster's proclaimed reason for not meeting the Pope in Dublin, a prearranged family holiday, ring hollow since no other party representative is put forward in her place Ian Knox cartoon 29/6/18: Arlene Foster's visit to the LGBT community starts well but finishes less so. Meanwhile Ulster fries. Ian Knox cartoon 29/6/18: Arlene Foster's visit to the LGBT community starts well but finishes less so. Meanwhile Ulster fries. Ian Knox cartoon 26/6/18: Tickets for the papal visit are snapped up the instant they go on sale. Critics of Arlene's Clones outreach seem more concerned about desecrating the Sabbath than flirting with matters gaelic Ian Knox cartoon 26/6/18: Tickets for the papal visit are snapped up the instant they go on sale. Critics of Arlene's Clones outreach seem more concerned about desecrating the Sabbath than flirting with matters gaelic June 22 2018: International outrage forces Donald Trump to back down on the US policy of separating parents and their children at the Mexican border. Meanwhile, the world waits for Arlene to watch Fermanagh in the Ulster GAA senior football final June 22 2018: International outrage forces Donald Trump to back down on the US policy of separating parents and their children at the Mexican border. Meanwhile, the world waits for Arlene to watch Fermanagh in the Ulster GAA senior football final Ian Knox cartoon 5/6/18: Arlene Foster says she expects some nationalists to vote DUP following the South's abortion law reform referendum vote. The RHI inquiry reveals further surprises about the internal workings of the DUP Ian Knox cartoon 5/6/18: Arlene Foster says she expects some nationalists to vote DUP following the South's abortion law reform referendum vote. The RHI inquiry reveals further surprises about the internal workings of the DUP Ian Knox cartoon 22/5/18: At a Union and Unionism conference in London Arlene Foster describes unionism as standing for "pluralism and multi-culturalism" as well as being "inclusive and welcoming." Nationalism, she said, was "narr Ian Knox cartoon 22/5/18: At a Union and Unionism conference in London Arlene Foster describes unionism as standing for "pluralism and multi-culturalism" as well as being "inclusive and welcoming." Nationalism, she said, was "narrow and exclusive".
Ian Knox cartoon 19/4/18: Sir Patrick Coughlin's forensic interrogation makes the RHI inquiry unmissable Ian Knox cartoon 19/4/18: Sir Patrick Coughlin's forensic interrogation makes the RHI inquiry unmissable Ian Knox cartoon 13/4/18: Sources say the PM is prepared to back action against the Assad regime without first seeking Parliamentary assent. Arlene Foster tells the RHI inquiry that she does not think she bears any personal responsibility for the scheme's Ian Knox cartoon 13/4/18: Sources say the PM is prepared to back action against the Assad regime without first seeking Parliamentary assent. Arlene Foster tells the RHI inquiry that she does not think she bears any personal responsibility for the scheme's collapse Ian Knox cartoon 7/4/18: Arlene Foster indicates that she would leave country in the event of a united Ireland Ian Knox cartoon 7/4/18: Arlene Foster indicates that she would leave country in the event of a united Ireland Ian Knox cartoon 9/3/18: The DUP and Tories vote down a motion that would reveal exactly who was behind a £425,000 donation made to the DUP during the Brexit referendum. A judge rules that Arlene Foster's decision to block funding for the lord chief Ian Knox cartoon 9/3/18: The DUP and Tories vote down a motion that would reveal exactly who was behind a £425,000 donation made to the DUP during the Brexit referendum. A judge rules that Arlene Foster's decision to block funding for the lord chief justice's plan for legacy inquests was unlawful and flawed. Ex-Russian spy and his daughter are still critically ill after being found collapsed on a bench in Salisbury Ian Knox cartoon 7/3/18: As with Sinn Féin the previous day, the DUP report a 'constructive' meeting with Michel Barnier Ian Knox cartoon 7/3/18: As with Sinn Féin the previous day, the DUP report a 'constructive' meeting with Michel Barnier Ian Knox cartoon 28/2/18: Splits and fractures within the Dup become more obvious by the day Ian Knox cartoon 28/2/18: Splits and fractures within the Dup become more obvious by the day Ian Knox cartoon 14/2/18: Outpourings of cross community St. Valentine's Day love are somewhat limited at Stormont Ian Knox cartoon 14/2/18: Outpourings of cross community St. Valentine's Day love are somewhat limited at Stormont Ian Knox cartoon 19/1/18: On the eve of new talks Sammy Wilson says he regrets his choice of language after calling Leo Varadkar a 'nutcase' Ian Knox cartoon 19/1/18: On the eve of new talks Sammy Wilson says he regrets his choice of language after calling Leo Varadkar a 'nutcase' Ian Knox cartoon 12/1/17: A week of clowning featuring loaves of bread and Lord Mayors robes leaves Arlene as powerless as Jayda Ian Knox cartoon 12/1/17: A week of clowning featuring loaves of bread and Lord Mayors robes leaves Arlene as powerless as Jayda Ian Knox cartoon 13/12/17: Leo Varadkar has acknowledged the concerns of northern nationalists following an unprecedented open letter to the Taoiseach, stressing that his government's guiding light in the Brexit negotiations has been the Good Friday Agre Ian Knox cartoon 13/12/17: Leo Varadkar has acknowledged the concerns of northern nationalists following an unprecedented open letter to the Taoiseach, stressing that his government's guiding light in the Brexit negotiations has been the Good Friday Agreement 25/11/17: Downing Street rows back from a major Brexit U-turn after claiming this morning that Northern Ireland could stay in the customs union. Ian Knox 25/11/17: Downing Street rows back from a major Brexit U-turn after claiming this morning that Northern Ireland could stay in the customs union. Ian Knox
17/11/18: Power within the DUP swings to the Negotiator of the Year 17/11/18: Power within the DUP swings to the Negotiator of the Year Ian Knox cartoon 14/10/17: Another talks deadline passes but straws in the wind suggest limited movement Ian Knox cartoon 14/10/17: Another talks deadline passes but straws in the wind suggest limited movement Ian Knox cartoon 19/9/17: The Hearing into the RHI scheme scheduled to start in October is delayed till 7th November. Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary promises to email all customers of cancelled flights by yesterday evening Ian Knox cartoon 19/9/17: The Hearing into the RHI scheme scheduled to start in October is delayed till 7th November. Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary promises to email all customers of cancelled flights by yesterday evening Ian Knox cartoon 1/9/17: As hospital waiting lists spiral out of control both major parties assert their eagerness to get back to work Ian Knox cartoon 1/9/17: As hospital waiting lists spiral out of control both major parties assert their eagerness to get back to work Ian Knox cartoon 4/8/17: The leaders of the DUP and Sinn Fein strive to outdo each other in asserting eagerness to start devolution talks Ian Knox cartoon 4/8/17: The leaders of the DUP and Sinn Fein strive to outdo each other in asserting eagerness to start devolution talks Ian Knox cartoon 11/7/17: Mental health worker and Green Party member Ciaran McClean has launched a crowdfunding campaign to take a judicial review against the Tory/DUP pact Ian Knox cartoon 11/7/17: Mental health worker and Green Party member Ciaran McClean has launched a crowdfunding campaign to take a judicial review against the Tory/DUP pact Ian Knox cartoon 30/6/17: James Brokenshire jumps on a plane to London to vote as another deadline passes without an Irish language Act being agreed Ian Knox cartoon 30/6/17: James Brokenshire jumps on a plane to London to vote as another deadline passes without an Irish language Act being agreed Ian Knox: cartoon 27/6/17: Hardened cynics are shocked by the naked venality of the deal Ian Knox: cartoon 27/6/17: Hardened cynics are shocked by the naked venality of the deal Ian Knox cartoon 19/6/17: Arlene Foster, international power broker Ian Knox cartoon 19/6/17: Arlene Foster, international power broker Ian Knox cartoon 14/6/17: Many onlookers expect the DUP/Tory deal will be used to whitewash the list of DUP financial scandals Ian Knox cartoon 14/6/17: Many onlookers expect the DUP/Tory deal will be used to whitewash the list of DUP financial scandals Ian Knox cartoon 13/6/17: The torrid love affair between the DUP and the Tories plus the temperamental nature of goatskin causes delay to the Queen's speech Ian Knox cartoon 13/6/17: The torrid love affair between the DUP and the Tories plus the temperamental nature of goatskin causes delay to the Queen's speech Ian Knox cartoon 20/5/17: The DUP comes under renewed pressure to reveal the source of the £282,000 they were given to fund the pro Brexit wrap around supplement to the Metro freesheet. Rumours of connections to the Saudi Arabian intelligence servic Ian Knox cartoon 20/5/17: The DUP comes under renewed pressure to reveal the source of the £282,000 they were given to fund the pro Brexit wrap around supplement to the Metro freesheet. Rumours of connections to the Saudi Arabian intelligence service inflame public curiosity but the DUP cites the N.Ireland non disclosure exemption clause and keeps schtum
Ian Knox cartoon 28/4/17: The DUP strive to put to sleep a recently awoken giant, while Sinn Fein determines to keep it awake Ian Knox cartoon 28/4/17: The DUP strive to put to sleep a recently awoken giant, while Sinn Fein determines to keep it awake Ian Knox cartoon 25/4/17: UUP leader, Robin Swann echoes Michelle O'Neill's description of Arlene as "a bit arrogant" over her published expectation of a clear run in south Belfast Ian Knox cartoon 25/4/17: UUP leader, Robin Swann echoes Michelle O'Neill's description of Arlene as "a bit arrogant" over her published expectation of a clear run in south Belfast Ian Knox cartoon 12/4/17: Good Friday disagreement still clogs progress at Stormont while at the Waterfront Hall all is joy and colour Ian Knox cartoon 12/4/17: Good Friday disagreement still clogs progress at Stormont while at the Waterfront Hall all is joy and colour Ian Knox cartoon 5/3/17: From domineering leader to accident prone infant, Arlene's shrinkage accelerates Ian Knox cartoon 5/3/17: From domineering leader to accident prone infant, Arlene's shrinkage accelerates 7/3/17: One party is keen on Arlene remaining as leader and it's not the DUP 7/3/17: One party is keen on Arlene remaining as leader and it's not the DUP 4/3/17: Sinn Fein triumphant. DUP back in power but chastened 4/3/17: Sinn Fein triumphant. DUP back in power but chastened Ian Knox cartoon 25/02/17: The DUP confirms it received a Brexit donation of about £435,000 from a group of pro-union business people led by a Conservative party member Ian Knox cartoon 25/02/17: The DUP confirms it received a Brexit donation of about £435,000 from a group of pro-union business people led by a Conservative party member 21/2/17: During the DUP's bizarre,if low key election launch, Arlene Foster makes 12 of Gerry Adams and one of Michelle O'Neill. There were no questions and no mention of RHI. In the USA Trump urges the public to take note of what happened in Sweden &quo 21/2/17: During the DUP's bizarre,if low key election launch, Arlene Foster makes 12 of Gerry Adams and one of Michelle O'Neill. There were no questions and no mention of RHI. In the USA Trump urges the public to take note of what happened in Sweden "last night". Nothing had happened 18/2/17: Arlene's 'The View' interview is as fact free as Donald's press conference 18/2/17: Arlene's 'The View' interview is as fact free as Donald's press conference 14/2/17: Mike Nesbitt declares his intention to give the SDLP his second preference vote. Colum Eastwood is hesitant to reciprocate and Arlene pounces 14/2/17: Mike Nesbitt declares his intention to give the SDLP his second preference vote. Colum Eastwood is hesitant to reciprocate and Arlene pounces
11/2/17: DUP protestations that their opposition to an Irish language act were based solely on cost strike a false note 11/2/17: DUP protestations that their opposition to an Irish language act were based solely on cost strike a false note 8/2/17: Arlene's juvenile "crocodile" insult to the Irish language community signals the DUP's election strategy of masking their financial scandals with a torrent of tribal abuse 8/2/17: Arlene's juvenile "crocodile" insult to the Irish language community signals the DUP's election strategy of masking their financial scandals with a torrent of tribal abuse 11/1/17: As the parties gear up for a "brutal" election, Arlene goes into victim overdrive insisting that she has been "disgracefully maligned" and now wants a public inquiry into the RHI fiasco 11/1/17: As the parties gear up for a "brutal" election, Arlene goes into victim overdrive insisting that she has been "disgracefully maligned" and now wants a public inquiry into the RHI fiasco 7/1/17: Neither Government party seems keen on an election or a full public inquiry. The sticking point comes down to Arlene's preparedness to stand aside.Opinion polls indicate that among the Unionist constituency Arlene's popularity rating has fallen be 7/1/17: Neither Government party seems keen on an election or a full public inquiry. The sticking point comes down to Arlene's preparedness to stand aside.Opinion polls indicate that among the Unionist constituency Arlene's popularity rating has fallen below that of Mike Nesbitt while Naomi Long's is stratospheric