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DUP focus ‘undiminished’ despite ‘difficult and shocking’ Donaldson resignation

Northern Ireland

Robinson: Days since Donaldson’s resignation ‘incredibly difficult and shocking’

The DUP’s focus remains “undiminished” despite an “incredibly difficult and shocking” six days since the resignation of former leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson has said. Sir Jeffrey quit last Friday after being charged ...

04 Apr 2024 at 14:31

Northern Ireland

First non-unionist to win Lagan Valley says ‘change is possible’

Sorcha Eastwood said she has shown that change is possible as she became the first non-unionist to win the Lagan Valley seat. The constituency has long been considered a unionist stronghold and was held by former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson ...

05 Jul 2024 at 05:12

Northern Ireland

DUP announces Jonathan Buckley as candidate in Lagan Valley

The DUP has announced that Jonathan Buckley will be its candidate in the Lagan Valley constituency at the General Election – the seat currently held by former party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson. Mr Buckley is an MLA in the neighbouring Upper ...

24 May 2024 at 17:37

Northern Ireland

Farry ‘will not replace’ Eastwood as Alliance MLA in Lagan Valley

Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood has said defeated party colleague Stephen Farry will not take her Stormont seat. Mr Farry lost his hold on the North Down constituency in the General Election where he was decisively defeated by independent ...

07 Jul 2024 at 16:11

Northern Ireland

Ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in court on rape and other sex charges

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has appeared in court charged with rape and a number of other historical sex offences. Donaldson’s wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, also appeared in court to face charges in relation to the same ...

24 Apr 2024 at 16:28

Northern Ireland

Andrew Tate’s lawyer says posts about Sorcha Eastwood contained ‘no threat’

A lawyer representing influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate has said there was “no threat” referred to in social media posts from his clients about MP Sorcha Eastwood, other than in a “political sense”. However, the legal team of ...

15 Jan 2025 at 20:59

Northern Ireland

DUP calls for unionist cohesion after North Antrim and Lagan Valley defeats

DUP leader Gavin Robinson has appealed for “greater cohesion” among unionists following General Election results which saw his party suffer damaging defeats in North Antrim and Lagan Valley. Following the election Sinn Fein ...

05 Jul 2024 at 16:38

Northern Ireland

Little-Pengelly appeals to O’Neill to unlock potential of Maze site

Emma Little-Pengelly has appealed directly to Michelle O’Neill to lift a block on economic development at the former Maze prison site to unleash its “incredible potential”. The deputy First Minister told MLAs that she ...

10 Nov 2025 at 17:29

Northern Ireland

DUP aims to hold off Alliance as Lagan Valley elects first new MP since 1997

For the first time in close to three decades, Lagan Valley is set to get a new MP – with the DUP attempting to hold off the surge of the Alliance Party. A unionist stronghold since the constituency was created, ...

09 Jun 2024 at 11:00

Northern Ireland

Sorcha Eastwood begins legal action over Andrew Tate social media posts

Northern Ireland MP Sorcha Eastwood has begun legal action against influencer Andrew Tate and his brother over social media posts. A lawyer for the Alliance Party MP said the posts were made on Friday, the day ...

14 Jan 2025 at 18:33

Local News

Ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in court on rape and other sex charges

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has appeared in court charged with rape and a number of other historical sex offences. Sir Jeffrey’s wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, also appeared in court to face ...

24 Apr 2024 at 11:58

Northern Ireland

Balmoral Show highlights best of agriculture, O’Neill and Little-Pengelly say

Northern Ireland’s biggest agricultural event is a showcase for all that is good in the sector, Stormont’s leaders have said. First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma ...

14 May 2025 at 15:45

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