| Friday 8 January 2010 2230 GMT - BBC Two Presented by Emily Maitlis As I write we are waiting to see if the scandal that has rocked the very top of Northern Ireland politics will end in a resignation from the First Minister. Late last night, it was revealed that Peter Robinson's wife Iris had broken the law. She solicited and accepted undeclared gifts - to the tune of £50,000 - from property developers to help her 19-year-old lover. Peter Robinson insists HE has done nothing wrong. He has said he's asked for a senior lawyer to examine the claims and that he will answer any questions put to him by the lawyer, adding that he has acted properly at all times. Can the First Minister survive this? And what will happen to the intensely delicate business of power sharing in Northern Ireland at such a critical time if he goes? We'll have the latest reaction from the parties in Northern Ireland as we ask what the long term political fallout will be. South Pole temperatures, a record demand for gas and a reduction in gritting to stop the salt running out. The Conservatives are beginning to mutter that the government has failed its test. And the sub-arctic freeze looks set to continue for another two weeks. Fine if you're out sledging. Not so great if you're elderly and freezing to death. Tonight we ask if the NHS will cope. Gordon Brown joked yesterday "I didn't expect to be here today". He quickly clarified he was talking about the snow, but for a brief and frantic moment this week it did seem anything was possible. Tonight, after the first Cabinet meeting since the Hoon-Hewitt attempted coup we will bring you our understanding of exactly what happened in those critical hours of Tuesday afternoon. What deals were done? Who has come out on top? And is Mr Brown looking stronger or weaker than he was seven days ago. Join us tonight 10:30pm on BBC2. Emily | 
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