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DUP and UUP disagree on unionist unity candidate proposal

Northern Ireland

Beattie reveals opposition to unionist unity candidate proposal

A disagreement has emerged between the DUP and UUP over a proposal to run a unionist unity candidate in the Fermanagh and South Tyrone constituency. The strategy, backed by the DUP and TUV, was dismissed by UUP leader Doug Beattie, who said the ...

27 May 2024 at 22:07

Northern Ireland

UUP General Election manifesto at a glance

The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) prioritises five “Ps” in its General Election manifesto – people, place, prosperity, public services and peace. Here, the PA news agency looks in more detail at the party’s policy proposals in the 35-page Making ...

26 Jun 2024 at 17:37

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Praise for Queen’s efforts to advance 'peace and reconciliation'

The North's political leaders have paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, praising her efforts to advance peace and reconciliation. DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the Queen had been a “steadfast and unshakeable head of state”. Sir Jeffrey ...

08 Sept 2022 at 20:49

Northern Ireland

Murphy rules out any increase to student tuition fees

There will be no increase in tuition fees for students in Northern Ireland, Economy Minister Conor Murphy has said. Addressing MLAs at Stormont, Mr Murphy said he wanted to grow the number of further education places available in the region, ...

03 Jun 2024 at 16:23

Northern Ireland

Robin Swann to switch constituencies in bid to unseat DUP MP

Former Stormont health minister Robin Swann has put his name forward to be the Ulster Unionist Party’s (UUP) candidate in South Antrim in the next general election. Mr Swann, currently an MLA in North Antrim, will attempt to switch ...

26 Jan 2024 at 09:26

Northern Ireland

Donaldson denies DUP split over Windsor Framework

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson denied suggesting his party was split over the Windsor Framework in a message sent to party members earlier this month. In an emailed message to party members at the start of August, Sir Jeffrey ...

09 Aug 2023 at 19:27

Northern Ireland

Donaldson makes clear DUP will not return to Stormont

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has made clear that his party will not return to Stormont in their continuing protest against post-Brexit trade agreements. The DUP began its boycott of Stormont last year over concerns that ...

22 Mar 2023 at 16:28

Northern Ireland

Beattie apologises for saying DUP MLAs were whining ‘like a girl’

Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie has apologised after he claimed in the Northern Ireland Assembly that DUP MLAs were screaming and whining “like a girl”. Mr Beattie, who this year was involved in a controversy over ...

07 Dec 2022 at 14:43

Northern Ireland

Political leaders condemn poster threats aimed at prison officers and PSNI

The leaders of several Northern Ireland political parties have released a joint statement opposing intimidation of prison officers and the PSNI. The statement was made in response to a video on social media showing ...

26 Jun 2023 at 16:14

Northern Ireland

Shailesh Vara appointed as Northern Ireland Secretary

Shailesh Vara has been appointed as Northern Ireland Secretary following the resignation of Brandon Lewis. The former NIO minister was announced amid chaos at Downing Street as the number of resignations stacked ...

07 Jul 2022 at 16:20

Northern Ireland

Speculation mounts over future of UUP leader Doug Beattie

Speculation is mounting over the future of Doug Beattie as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party. A statement from the party on Mr Beattie is expected to be issued before lunchtime on Monday. The development ...

19 Aug 2024 at 10:05

Northern Ireland

Colonel Tim Collins backs legacy laws: ‘Northern Ireland needs to move on’

Retired Colonel Tim Collins, who is to stand as a candidate for the Ulster Unionist Party in the next general election, has said he backs controversial new legacy laws because Northern Ireland has to move ...

25 Jan 2024 at 08:29

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