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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Different approaches signalled to end NI virus measures Leaders of the power-sharing administration in Northern Ireland have signalled different approaches to the scheduled ending of tougher Covid-19 restrictions on 13 November. Coronavirus • 01 Nov 20
Brexit deal must be scrapped, senior DUP MP says A senior DUP MP has insisted his party will not accept the Brexit withdrawal deal, in comments apparently at odds with his leader's stance. Regional • 06 Sep 20
DUP MP accused of mocking Irish language DUP MP Gregory Campbell has been criticised by Sinn Féin for a social media post which appears to mock the Irish language. Ulster • 27 Jul 20
Council officials apologise over Bobby Storey cremation The Chief Executive of Belfast City Council and another senior official have personally apologised for the way the cremation of veteran republican Bobby Storey was ... Ulster • 08 Jul 20
Foster: Executive 'damaged' by funeral controversy Stormont First Minister Arlene Foster said damage had been done to relationships right across the Executive following controversy over the funeral of Bobby Storey. Deputy ... Ireland • 03 Jul 20
Date set for publication of RHI inquiry findings The findings of a public inquiry into the botched green energy scheme that caused the collapse of devolution in Northern Ireland will be published on ... Ulster • 04 Feb 20
