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 … Regional • 02 Jun
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
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
'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
'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 … Brexit • 02 Jan
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 … Ulster • 20 Dec 21
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
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 … Ulster • 24 Aug 21
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 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
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
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 … Ireland • 18 Jun 21
Edwin Poots resigns as DUP leader Edwin Poots has resigned as DUP leader after an internal revolt over the restoration of the Stormont Assembly. Ulster • 17 Jun 21
Timetable for 'as Gaeilge' act now a reality - McDonald Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said her party will be "vigilant" in ensuring that the DUP will not obstruct any Irish language legislation … Ireland • 17 Jun 21
Lewis comments on Poots 'not helpful' - Long The UK's Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has been criticised for his "unhelpful intervention" over the DUP leader's decision not to become First Minister. Ulster • 06 Jun 21
Poots denies delaying reshuffle amid DUP internal rift New DUP leader Edwin Poots has denied he has delayed making ministerial appointments in response to an internal rift within the party. Ulster • 01 Jun 21
Foster questions existence of 'no confidence' letter Outgoing DUP leader Arlene Foster has questioned the existence of a letter at the centre of an internal party coup against her. Politics • 24 May 21
Poots says removing NI Protocol is top priority The incoming DUP leader has said getting rid of the Northern Ireland Protocol will be his top priority in the coming months. Ulster • 16 May 21
British-Irish govts to hold NI conference in June Irish and British government ministers are to meet for a formal summit on Northern Ireland in June. Ulster • 05 May 21
DUP politicians 'endorse' Edwin Poots leadership bid Edwin Poots' campaign manager has said that he has the support of the majority of DUP MLAs and MPs to become the next party leader. Ulster • 01 May 21
Arlene Foster's term punctuated by pandemic and Brexit "Be in no doubt, these are better days". These were the words of Arlene Foster as she addressed her DUP colleagues for the first time … Ulster • 28 Apr 21
Unionists to mount legal challenge to NI Protocol The DUP and other unionists are to mount a legal challenge to the Northern Ireland protocol, challenging its "compatibility with Act of Union 1800, the … Brexit • 21 Feb 21
Campbell criticised for Songs of Praise 'BLM' remarks Stormont Justice Minister Naomi Long has described comments made by DUP MP Gregory Campbell on the the number of black people on an edition of … Politics • 08 Feb 21
DUP aims to undermine Northern Ireland Protocol The DUP has announced it will attempt to unite unionism to campaign against the Northern Ireland Protocol. Brexit • 03 Feb 21
Compromise deal reached as NI virus measures extended A compromise deal on Northern Ireland's Covid-19 restrictions has been agreed by the Stormont Executive, which will see an extension of the current 'circuit break' … Coronavirus • 12 Nov 20
