David Ford steps down as Alliance leader. What does the future hold for the party?

Naomi Long will take over as acting leader of the Alliance Party when David Ford officially resigns from the post later after 15 years in the job. He will continue to serve as an MLA for South Antrim. Party insiders are predicting that Mrs Long may be the only candidate to take the position on a permanent basis. But what does the future hold for the party?