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Estimated declaration times of General Election results: Chronological list

Here is a list of estimated declaration times for the results of the 2024 General Election. The list is based on information compiled by the PA news agency and is intended to be a guide to when the 650 constituency results are likely to be declared. ...

25 Jun 2024 at 12:38

Northern Ireland

The Sinn Fein election manifesto at a glance

Strong leadership, positive change, funding for public services and a call for a referendum on Irish unity are among the pledges in Sinn Fein’s nine-page 2024 General Election manifesto. While Sinn Fein MPs do not take their seats in the House of ...

19 Jun 2024 at 18:51

Northern Ireland

Robinson pledges to ‘never shy away’ from challenges as he is re-elected

DUP leader Gavin Robinson has pledged to “never shy away” from challenges after he fought off a battle with Alliance Party leader Naomi Long to be re-elected in East Belfast. Mr Robinson was returned to Westminster with a resounding vote share ...

05 Jul 2024 at 07:32

Northern Ireland

Starmer: Trust me to end Tory ‘chaos’ and protect national security

Sir Keir Starmer has said the General Election amounted to a choice about “whose side are you on” as he promised to stand up for working people and restore trust in British politics. The Labour leader said 14 years of Conservative “chaos” had ...

27 May 2024 at 14:06

Northern Ireland

DUP will shortly announce election candidate for Lagan Valley, says Campbell

The DUP will shortly announce its General Election candidate for Lagan Valley – the seat currently held by former party leader Jeffrey Donaldson, MP Gregory Campbell has said. The Alliance Party has also said a decision will be made within ...

23 May 2024 at 11:53

Northern Ireland

RCN leader Pat Cullen standing down in bid to become MP

The head of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has announced she is stepping down to try to become an MP in the General Election. Pat Cullen, who led nurses across the country into unprecedented strike action, said she is standing down ...

29 May 2024 at 11:42

Election

SDLP leader ‘not countenancing’ losing battle to represent Foyle

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has said he is “not countenancing” the prospect of losing out in the General Election. Mr Eastwood is facing a challenge from Sinn Fein candidate Sandra Duffy for the seat he won with a sizeable majority at ...

18 Jun 2024 at 11:30

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General Election 2024: Outgoing MP Francie Molloy feeling confident his party can retain Mid Ulster seat

Outgoing MP Francie Molloy has said that while he is retiring he will still be associated with the party and the constituency of Mid Ulster. Speaking to Derry Now at Meadowbank Sports Arena in Magherafelt where counting is expected ...

04 Jul 2024 at 22:32

Northern Ireland

Rishi Sunak ‘disappointed’ Bill to ban smoking shelved before election

Rishi Sunak has said he is “disappointed” that his flagship Bill banning young people from ever being able to smoke tobacco legally will not pass before Parliament shuts down on Friday ahead of the General Election. The shelving ...

24 May 2024 at 16:44

Northern Ireland

Allister unseats Paisley in shock victory in North Antrim

There has been a “seismic political earthquake” in North Antrim, TUV leader Jim Allister said as he was elected the constituency’s MP. It meant Ian Paisley Jr lost the seat he has held since 2010, in a shock end to a family ...

05 Jul 2024 at 07:35

Northern Ireland

Alliance leader Naomi Long confirms she will contest East Belfast election seat

Alliance Party leader Naomi Long has confirmed she will run in the General Election in the East Belfast constituency. Ms Long will challenge interim DUP leader Gavin Robinson for the seat that he has held since 2015. ...

27 May 2024 at 00:01

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 ...

27 May 2024 at 22:07

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