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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

'I hope that the DUP deal with their internal matters quickly so we can get back to the business of sharing power,' Michelle O'Neill said

Disruption to politics in NI cannot continue - O'Neill

NI Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said the "disruption" to politics in Northern Ireland "cannot extend" any longer.

Ireland • 18 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

Edwin Poots leaves the DUP headquarters after a meeting of the party officers

Poots resignation leaves instability at Stormont

Northern Ireland is facing a new period of political instability after DUP leader Edwin Poots announced his resignation after just 21 days in the job.

Ireland • 18 Jun 21

Brandon Lewis said it would be a mistake for Edwin Poots not to take the First Minister role

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

DUP leader Edwin Poots at a press conference in Stormont today

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

David Frost was in Northern Ireland today to meet business and community representatives

UK: EU needs to show more common sense over protocol

The UK's Brexit minister David Frost has said he believes the Northern Ireland Protocol is not sustainable for long in the form it is currently operating.

Brexit • 01 Jun 21

Edwin Poots said he has requested a meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the contentious protocol

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

Podcast: Brexit Republic - Ed-Win

Brexit • 14 May 21

Edwin Poots said the cancer was diagnosed following an appendix operation

DUP's Poots faces surgery after cancer diagnosis

Stormont minister Edwin Poots has revealed he is waiting for an operation after being diagnosed with kidney cancer.

Ulster • 20 Jan 21

Edwin Poots said it was 'ridiculous' to call for a comprehensive piece of legislation to be developed in just three months

Poots accused of blocking NI climate change legislation

Stormont's Environment minister has been accused of blocking climate change legislation in Northern Ireland.

Ulster • 21 Jul 20

The review was commissioned by James Reilly (pictured) and Edwin Poots

Group to assess child heart surgery in Ireland

An international team of experts is to assess the current and future need for children's heart surgery in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

News • 09 Dec 13