Democratic Unionist Party
Political party in Northern Ireland
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The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is a unionist, loyalist, British nationalist and national conservative political party in Northern Ireland. It was founded in 1971 during the Troubles by Ian Paisley, who led the party for the next 37 years. It is currently led by Gavin Robinson, who is stepping in as an interim after the resignation of Jeffrey Donaldson. It is the second largest party in the Northern Ireland Assembly, and is the fifth-largest party in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom. The party has been described as centre-right to right-wing and socially conservative, being anti-abortion and opposing same-sex marriage. The DUP sees itself as defending Britishness and Ulster Protestant culture against Irish nationalism and republicanism. It is also Eurosceptic and supported Brexit.
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Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to appear in court charged with rapeSir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, will appear in court this morning charged with rape and other historical sex offences.Sky News - Published | |
Police received complaint leading to ex-DUP leader being charged with sexual offences in early MarchPolice in Northern Ireland have said they received a complaint that led to the arrest of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson over allegations of historical sexual offences in early March.Sky News - Published | |
No threat to Northern Ireland power sharing after DUP leader's resignation, first minister saysThere is no threat to Northern Ireland's power-sharing agreement after the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) resigned over allegations of historical sexual offences, First Minister Michelle..Sky News - Published | |
NI deputy first minister says 'victims must always have best opportunity for justice' after DUP leader quitsNorthern Ireland's deputy first minister Emma Little-Pengelly of the Democratic Unionist Party has said "victims must always have the best opportunity for justice".Sky News - Published | |
New DUP leader hits out at those scoring 'cheap political points'Gavin Robinson, the interim leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), has called Jeffrey Donaldson's charge a "devastating revelation" that has caused "tremendous shock".Sky News - Published | |
DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson suspendedSir Jeffrey Donaldson, the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, has been suspended.Sky News - Published | |
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson steps down as DUP's leader after being charged with historical sexual offencesSir Jeffrey Donaldson has stepped down as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party with immediate effect after he was charged with historical sexual offences.Sky News - Published | |
Man removed from plane after row with DUP leaderA man has been removed from a plane at Heathrow Airport after he was involved in a row with DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson.Sky News - Published | |
Sammy Wilson steps down as DUP chief whipDUP MP Sammy Wilson has stepped down as his party's chief whip in Westminster.Sky News - Published | |
DUP 'in position' to return to Stormont - if government sticks to its wordThe Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) are "in a position" to restart the executive in Northern Ireland after a near two-year absence - if ministers keep to the "agreed timeline" over a fresh deal on..Sky News - Published | |
'All conditions in place' to restore Northern Ireland power-sharingThe government believes "all the conditions are now in place" for a return of the Northern Ireland Assembly following a deal reached with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).Sky News - Published | |
DUP agrees deal with UK government to restore power sharing to Northern IrelandThe Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has agreed a deal restore power sharing to Northern Ireland, subject to legislation by the UK government.Sky News - Published | |
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson hints he anticipates restoration of power-sharingDUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says he still believes in devolved government in Northern Ireland and "when" it returns, it must make a real difference to people's lives.Sky News - Published | DUP leader urges UK to use experience of Northern Ireland to secure dialogue in Middle EastDUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is urging the UK to draw on the experience of the Northern Ireland peace process and encourage talks between Israelis and Palestinians.Sky News - Published |
Sinn Fein wins but the DUP hasn't lost its mandate for Stormont boycott The name Sinn Fein means "ourselves alone" – reflecting their aspiration for the entire island of Ireland to be independent – but the party has no shortage of company at the polls.Sky News - Published | Sinn Fein makes strong start in Northern Ireland council electionsSinn Fein is celebrating early success in council elections in Northern Ireland - while the Democratic Unionist Party says unionism will need to "look at where it's going" if poor results and turnout..Sky News - Published |
Peace deal architect urges compromise to end Stormont stand-off An absence of power sharing at Stormont is "very unsatisfactory", former Irish prime minister Bertie Ahern has said as he urged the DUP to reach a compromise.Sky News - Published | UK and EU to sign off on Windsor Framework Brexit deal - despite DUP oppositionUK and EU officials will sign off on a new Brexit deal in London today, despite ongoing opposition from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).Sky News - Published |
Government wins Brexit deal vote - despite Tory rebellion and DUP angerThe government has won support in parliament for part of its new Brexit deal, despite a rebellion from some of its own MPs and a backlash from members of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).Sky News - Published | DUP says new Brexit deal doesn't address 'fundamental problems' with Northern Ireland Protocol Rishi Sunak's new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland doesn't address the "fundamental problems" with the protocol it is intended to replace, the DUP has said.Sky News - Published |
DUP to vote against key part of Windsor FrameworkThe DUP says its MPs will vote against a key aspect of Rishi Sunak's Brexit deal when it is put to a vote in parliament this week.Sky News - Published | 'Read a history book': DUP leader's riposte to Chuck Schumer amid Brexit jostling in Washington The DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said that Chuck Schumer needs to read some history books, after the US Senate majority leader urged the DUP to go back into Stormont.Sky News - Published |
'Very important we listen to the DUP,' says Irish PM with Windsor Framework still in balance The Irish prime minister has played down the need for the UK government to alter the new UK-EU post-Brexit deal, despite the DUP calling for it to be "changed".Sky News - Published | What are the DUP's seven tests for a Northern Ireland Protocol replacement? Ever since the Northern Ireland Protocol was signed off by both the UK government and the European Union as part of its Brexit deal, it has caused friction in the region.Sky News - Published |
Breakup of UK 'at stake' if Northern Ireland Brexit deal isn't reached The breakup of the UK is "at stake" if a new deal on post-Brexit trading arrangements in Northern Ireland is not reached, a senior DUP politician warned.Sky News - Published | Another election will not break Stormont power-sharing deadlock, DUP leader says Another Northern Ireland Assembly election will not break the deadlock and restore devolved government, DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said.Sky News - Published |
Sunak must deal with Northern Ireland Protocol to restore Stormont, DUP warnsRishi Sunak must deal with the Northern Ireland Protocol if he wants to see Stormont restored, the DUP's leader has warned the incoming prime minister.Sky News - Published | Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to address DUP party conference for first time as leader as huge decision loomsSir Jeffrey Donaldson will address his first DUP conference as party leader with a huge decision looming for him.Sky News - Published |
NI Assembly fails to elect new speaker after DUP leader blocks formation of governmentNorthern Ireland's Stormont Assembly has failed to elect a new speaker after the DUP said it would not support the process.Sky News - Published | DUP will not support election of new Speaker in Stormont, leader saysDUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said his party will not support the election of a new Speaker in Stormont today.Sky News - Published |
DUP says no return to Northern Ireland executive until 'long shadow' of protocol is resolved The leader of the DUP has said he will not lead his party back into power sharing until issues with the Northern Ireland Protocol are resolved.Sky News - Published | Sinn Fein and DUP will be urged to form Northern Ireland Executive 'as soon as possible' The Northern Ireland secretary will urge all political parties to form an executive as soon as possible after Sinn Fein's historic election victory.Sky News - Published |
Sinn Fein hopeful of ending DUP dominance as votes are counted in Northern Ireland All eyes are on Sinn Fein as counting takes place in the Northern Ireland Assembly election.Sky News - Published | DUP politician dies suddenly aged 39 DUP politician Christopher Stalford has died suddenly at the age of 39, the party has said.Sky News - Published |
Boris Johnson must 'do what other prime ministers did' and prioritise Northern Ireland, DUP leader says The DUP leader has urged Boris Johnson to "do what other prime ministers did" and prioritise Northern Ireland, instead of being distracted by controversies in Downing Street.Sky News - Published | Northern Ireland first minister preparing to resignNorthern Ireland First Minister Paul Givan is preparing to announce his resignation, a senior DUP source says.Sky News - Published |
DUP threatens to trigger snap election 'within weeks' if NI Protocol remains The Democratic Unionist Party says it will pull out of Stormont's power-sharing government, triggering a snap election "within weeks", if the Northern Ireland Protocol remains.Sky News - Published | New DUP leader says Brexit Protocol hindering economic opportunities for Northern Ireland The new DUP leader says Northern Ireland risks losing out on economic opportunities because of the Brexit border in the Irish Sea.Sky News - Published |
New DUP leader calls for unity against Brexit Protocol - but resignation overshadows his first dayThe DUP leader says removing the Irish Sea border is "the only path to stable and sustainable government in Northern Ireland".Sky News - Published | Sir Jeffrey Donaldson formally elected DUP leader but Edwin Poots skips vote Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been formally elected leader of the Democratic Unionist Party.Sky News - Published |
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson will be new DUP leader - the party's third in space of two months Sir Jeffrey Donaldson will be the next leader of the DUP - the party's third in the space of two months.Sky News - Published | Ousted DUP leader says he nominated a First Minister against party's wishes to fight 'damaging' Brexit protocol Edwin Poots, the DUP leader ousted after 21 days in the job, has told Sky News he nominated a First Minister against his party's wishes to fight the Brexit Protocol.Sky News - Published |
Edwin Poots resigns as DUP leader after less than month in postEdwin Poots has resigned as leader of the DUP after less than a month in the post.Sky News - Published | DUP leader nominates NI First Minister despite concerns within own party DUP leader Edwin Poots has formally nominated Lagan Valley MLA Paul Givan as Northern Ireland's new First Minister at a special sitting of the Stormont Assembly.Sky News - Published |
Northern Ireland's government hangs in balance with week to find solution The future of Northern Ireland's devolved government hangs in the balance with Sinn Fein refusing to ratify the Democratic Unionist Party's nominee for first minister.Sky News - Published | DUP leader announces nomination for new Northern Ireland First Minister New DUP leader Edwin Poots has begun assembling his ministerial team, nominating Paul Givan as First Minister of Northern Ireland's devolved government.Sky News - Published |
Brexit border in Irish Sea 'playing fast and loose with peace process', warns new DUP leader The new leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) says maintaining a Brexit border in the Irish Sea is "playing fast and loose with the peace process".Sky News - Published | Edwin Poots beats Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to become DUP leader Edwin Poots has been elected leader of the Democratic Unionist Party in Northern Ireland.Sky News - Published |
The contest to elect a new DUP leader is on a knife edge The Democratic Unionist Party is voting to elect a new leader, with the contest between Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Edwin Poots on a knife edge.Sky News - Published | Sir Jeffrey Donaldson enters race to succeed Arlene Foster as DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has announced he will be a candidate in the contest to succeed Arlene Foster as Democratic Unionist Party leader.Sky News - Published |
