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DUP leader Gavin Robinson at his party's conference

'Intolerance' of Protestant culture in Race to Áras - DUP

The DUP leader has told his party conference that the Irish presidential campaign shows there is "institutional intolerance" of Protestant cultural heritage in the Republic of Ireland.

Ireland • 20 Sep

Wallace Browne was Lord Mayor of Belfast between 2005 and 2006 (Pic: Belfast City Hall)

SF employee resigns after DUP mayor portrait damaged

Sinn Féin has said that a party employee has resigned due to involvement in an incident where an official portrait of a former DUP Lord Mayor of Belfast was damaged at the weekend.

Politics • 21 Oct 24

Ian Paisley Jnr lost a seat held by his family for over five decades

Removal of thorns a silver lining for DUP amid losses

No political party likes to lose a seat, particularly one with iconic symbolism. But the loss of North Antrim comes with two significant strands of silver lining for the DUP, writes Vincent Kearney.

UK Elections • 06 Jul 24

Ian Paisley Jnr did not speak to the media as he left the count centre

DUP reeling after the Fall of the House of Paisley

The biggest story of the election in Northern Ireland is one that no one saw coming - the Fall of the House of Paisley.

Ulster • 06 Jul 24

Gavin Robinson said that he spent the last number of days engaging with colleagues

'Incredibly difficult' six days for NI, says Robinson

DUP interim leader Gavin Robinson said the past six days had been "incredibly difficult and shocking" for the community across Northern Ireland following the resignation of his predecessor Jeffrey Donaldson.

Ulster • 04 Apr 24

Stormont has seen a historic changing of the political order

Stormont the epicentre of political earthquake

The Stormont estate in east Belfast was the epicentre of a political earthquake this afternoon. A changing of the political order.

Analysis and Comment • 03 Feb 24

As it happened: DUP agrees deal to return to Stormont

Coverage of developments as the DUP makes a decision to go back into power-sharing at Stormont, but with conditions.

Northern Ireland • 30 Jan 24

DUP has blocked power-sharing at Stormont in protest at the internal UK trade barriers created by the Northern Ireland Protocol (File image)

DUP will not get all it wants in trade talks: Robinson

Unionists need to recognise that they will not get all they want from the British government in negotiations over post-Brexit trading arrangements, former DUP leader Peter Robinson has said.

Ulster • 21 Nov 23

The DUP is boycotting a return to Stormont over post-Brexit trading arrangements

DUP seeks delivery on promises over post-Brexit trade

A senior member of the DUP has said it is time for the British Government to stop trying to put pressure on his party to go back into power sharing and to deliver on promises it has made.

Ulster • 12 Sep 23

Chuck Schumer told the NI parties 'let's get to the people's business'

US Senate leader urges DUP to restore power-sharing

The DUP has been urged to restore power-sharing by the leader of the US senate, Chuck Schumer, at a gala dinner attended by senior political figures from Northern Ireland.

Ulster • 16 Mar 23

Jeffrey Donaldson said his party still has some concerns

Framework does not address 'fundamental problems' - DUP

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has said that the party will need to see the legislation before agreeing to the Windsor Framework.

Brexit • 14 Mar 23

The EU will change its own rules to ensure that all medicines produced in the UK can also be marketed and sold in Northern Ireland

EU could adopt aspects of Windsor Framework by 21 March

The EU could formally adopt aspects of the Windsor Framework by 21 March, RTÉ News understands, with member states also agreeing to change EU law to facilitate elements of the deal by 19 April.

Brexit • 06 Mar 23

DUP conference mood music expected to be loud and clear

As relations between the Irish and British governments appear to be improving with talk of dramatically changed mood music and increasing optimism about finding a solution to the Northern Ireland Protocol dispute, Jeffrey Donaldson has kept his counsel

Analysis and Comment • 08 Oct 22

Former First Minister Arlene Foster, right, walks with Michelle O'Neil after a meeting of the British-Irish Council at the Lough Erne Resort in Enniskillen, last year

Former DUP leader welcomes Sinn Féin letter to Queen

Former Northern Ireland first minister Arlene Foster has welcomed a Sinn Féin move to write to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of her Platinum Jubilee.

Regional • 02 Jun 22

The Lagan Valley MP made the announcement during a debate in the House of Commons on the Queen's speech

Donaldson will stay an MP until 'protocol resolved'

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has confirmed that he will not stand down as a Westminster MP "until the Northern Ireland Protocol is resolved".

Ireland • 10 May 22

Party leader Jeffrey Donaldson said he had a five point plan to offer the electorate

DUP launches Stormont election campaign

The DUP has set out its stall for the upcoming Stormont election saying only a win for it can prevent a "divisive border poll".

NI Election 2022 • 04 Apr 22

Micheál Martin said 'I believe that decision is very damaging to politics itself'

'No one party should have veto' over Stormont - Martin

The Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said "no one party should have a veto" over the future of Stormont.

Politics • 05 Feb 22

Jeffrey Donaldson said the DUP want a clear timeline on the issue

'Major implications' if no protocol progress made - DUP

The DUP has said there will be "major implications" at Stormont if Britain's foreign minister fails to swiftly set a formal deadline to end negotiations with Brussels over the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Brexit • 02 Jan 22

The judge said DUP First Minister Paul Givan's actions were in 'abject breach' of his solemn pledge

Judge criticises DUP north-south boycott

DUP ministers who are boycotting cross-border political meetings as part of a protest against Brexit's Northern Ireland Protocol are in "abject breach of their solemn pledge", a High Court judge has said.

Ulster • 20 Dec 21

Loyalist protesters during unrest on Lanark Way in Belfast in April

Donaldson says he fears street unrest over NI Protocol

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has said he fears unrest on the streets of Northern Ireland over the Brexit protocol.

Politics • 12 Sep 21

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson is currently the MP for Lagan Valley

Donaldson hopes to run for Lagan Valley Assembly seat

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has said he intends to run as a candidate in Lagan Valley in next year's Assembly elections, if a seat does not become available before then.

Ulster • 24 Aug 21

Jeffrey Donaldson said people can hold 'deeply held views' on social issues in a respectful way

Donaldson backs apology over past LGBT remarks by DUP

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has apologised to the LGBT community for hurt caused by past remarks made by members of his party.

Ulster • 02 Jul 21

Jeffrey Donaldson narrowly lost out in the previous leadership contest

Jeffrey Donaldson declared new DUP leader

Jeffrey Donaldson has been declared the new leader of the Democratic Unionist Party after becoming the sole candidate.

Brexit • 22 Jun 21

Jeffrey Donaldson is the clear favourite to take over as DUP leader

Donaldson favourite as DUP leadership nominations open

The identity of the new leader of the DUP could be known as soon as Tuesday if there is no need for an election.

Brexit • 20 Jun 21

Edwin Poots was DUP leader for just 21 days

What went wrong for Edwin Poots?

Edwin Poots is facing political oblivion only a month after achieving his career ambition to lead the DUP. So what went so wrong so quickly for the party's shortest-serving leader?

Ireland • 18 Jun 21