political unionist party of Northern Ireland
Carla Lockhart resigns from DUP after Drumcree dispute: Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has announced she has resigned from the DUP over its handling of the fallout ...
rte.ie/news/2026/1102/1597687-carla-lockhart-dup/
OpinionNewton Emerson: Parties rarely disappear, but there’s now serious talk of the end of the DUP
irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/10/29/newton-emerson-democratic-unionist-party-opinion-polls-drumcree-sinn-fein-stormont/
DUP accused of ‘sabotage’ by snubbing Sinn Féin from British economic event: DUP leader Gavin Robinson announced on Thursday that co-operation had ended between ...
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41931066.html
DUP MLA joins calls to remove O'Neill as First Minister: A DUP MLA has broken ranks with the party leadership to call for the removal of Michelle ...
rte.ie/news/ulster/2026/1027/1596922-dup-sinn-fein/
DUP party officers to meet amid Drumcree fallout: Members of the DUP's main decision-making body will meet today to consider the party's next steps ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/1029/1597152-drumcree-dup-parade/
Jeffrey Donaldson accused of 2016 rape inside Westminster: Police are investigating an allegation that former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson raped a woman in the ...
rte.ie/news/ulster/2026/1021/1596334-jeffrey-donaldson/
DUP: Carla Lockhart resigns as party officer over strategy 'concerns': As an officer, the Upper Bann MP belonged to a small, decision-making committee within the ...
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Large rally taking place in support of Drumcree Orangemen: Hundreds of Orangemen are parading through Portadown, joined by bands and a crowd of supporters who ...
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Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson jailed for 15-years over historical sex offences
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/jail-jeffrey-donaldson-dup-sentencing-b3067319.html
SF and DUP at odds on budget meeting plan ahead of talks with NI Secretary: Sinn Féin has rejected a DUP claim that it turned down an offer of a joint First ...
standard.co.uk/news/politics/dup-stormont-first-minister-northern-ireland-treasury-b1301910.html
DUP should use powers to remove O'Neill, says Lockhart: A senior member of the DUP has said the party should use its power to remove Sinn Féin's ...
rte.ie/news/2026/1011/1594909-drumcree-parade/
Garvaghy Road Says: No Going Back: Tribune’s Sean Waters reports from Drumcree, where a united and resilient local community saw off a sectarian Orange march.
tribunemag.co.uk/2026/10/garvaghy-road-says-no-going-back
Police investigating Dundonald protest attended by DUP Leader Gavin Robinson
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Crowds have gathered on the Garvaghy Road to block the route of an Orange Order march.
In the early hours of this morning ... Show more
Hundreds of people, including Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill, Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald and other nationalist politicians ... Show more
A stand-off is continuing in Portadown this afternoon as hundreds of protesters block Garvaghy Road in an effort to prevent an Orange Order parade from ensuing ... Show more
Orange Order parade decision on Garvaghy Road ‘utterly reckless’ – Sinn Féin: A DUP MP has insisted that nationalist residents on the road have ‘nothing to fear’ ...
shropshirestar.com/uk-news/orange-order-parade-decision-on-garvaghy-road-utterly-reckless-sinn-fein-9181732
DUP hails ‘breakthrough’ on Drumcree parade as Sinn Féin condemns decision: The Parades Commission placed a number of restrictions on the Orange Order procession ...
expressandstar.com/uk-news/dup-hails-breakthrough-on-drumcree-parade-as-sinn-fein-condemns-decision-9180307
Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson should serve at least 10 years in prison, court told
independent.ie/irish-news/courts/ex-dup-leader-jeffrey-donaldson-should-serve-at-least-10-years-in-prison-court-told/a/162155306.html
TUV leader said he has not been approached over unionist co-operation: Jim Allister was speaking after DUP leader Gavin Robinson pressed for unionist ...
shropshirestar.com/uk-news/tuv-leader-said-he-has-not-been-approached-over-unionist-co-operation-9127879
Fear that Garvaghy Road march go-ahead could ‘unravel’ other former flashpoints: DUP Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart hit back accusing Sinn Fein of ‘going back to ...
expressandstar.com/uk-news/fear-that-garvaghy-road-march-go-ahead-could-unravel-other-former-flashpoints-9126036
The Spectator Sep 21
Has paedophile Jeffrey Donaldson destroyed the DUP?: The embattled members of the Democratic Unionist party gathered at a hotel on the outskirts of Belfast this ...
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MP, knight, paedophile: the evil double life of Jeffrey Donaldson: The Westminster MP and former DUP leader will be sentenced next month for 18 historical sex ...
thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/jeffrey-donaldson-paedophile-x5fgjw00r
Paid articlePaywallRobinson to call on parties to avoid gifting seats to SF: DUP leader Gavin Robinson will today call for renewed engagement and co-operation between parties to ...
rte.ie/news/ulster/2026/0919/1592171-dup-annual-conference/
John Swinney's indyref2 push sparks Unionist fightback: Unionists are stepping up their campaign after John Swinney's latest independence push ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26549841.john-swinneys-indyref2-push-sparks-unionist-fightback/
Orange Order Unionist summit flops as photos show tiny turnout: A Unionist summit organised by the Orange Order has flopped after just a handful of people turned ...
thenational.scot/news/26560497.orange-order-unionist-summit-flops-photos-show-tiny-turnout/
O’Neill cannot be separated from First Minister’s responsibilities, says Swinney: The SNP leader commented after the DUP said Michelle O’neill had been ...
expressandstar.com/uk-news/oneill-cannot-be-separated-from-first-ministers-responsibilities-says-swinney-9066197
Unionists to gather for Orange Order summit in Edinburgh: Unionists are set to gather for a summit organised by the Orange Order in response to the historic ...
thenational.scot/news/26553454.unionists-gather-orange-order-summit-edinburgh/
DUP never ‘hitched wagon’ to Donald Trump, Robinson says: The DUP leader said his party’s past engagement with Mr Trump should not be misinterpreted as support ...
shropshirestar.com/uk-news/dup-never-hitched-wagon-to-donald-trump-robinson-says-9048205
O’Neill accused of ‘cosplaying’ as First Minister at Cardiff independence summit: The DUP has made clear that the Sinn Féin vice president had no authority to ...
expressandstar.com/uk-news/oneill-accused-of-cosplaying-as-first-minister-at-cardiff-independence-summit-9048411
Unionists fume as devolved leaders hold Celtic Alliance meeting: UNIONIST MSPs have fumed over a historic meeting which saw the three devolved leaders sign an ...
thenational.scot/news/26548206.unionists-fume-devolved-leaders-meet-celtic-alliance-meeting/
Ireland all-rounder announces retirement from international cricket | Cricket: Arlene Kelly will finish her international career after the ongoing third ODI ...
hindustantimes.com/cricket/ireland-all-rounder-arlene-kelly-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket-101788690454517.html
BBC Aug 26
DUP MP Gregory Campbell to face expenses probe: The watchdog's investigation concerns the MP’s spending against their Office Costs budget.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyl8964x7zo
Former council chief convicted of deleting email subject to FOI Act: The case against Anne Donaghy concerned an email to then first minister Dame Arlene Foster ...
expressandstar.com/uk-news/former-council-chief-convicted-of-deleting-email-subject-to-foi-act-8943349
Andy Burnham and a snap election: why Scottish Labour is worried: There has been renewed speculation that Andy Burnham might call a snap election ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/holyrood/26485109.andy-burnham-snap-election-scottish-labour-worried/
Robinson welcomes Sinn Féin ‘step back’ from powersharing warnings: Last month, Sinn Fein representative Conor Murphy indicated that powersharing government at ...
shropshirestar.com/uk-news/robinson-welcomes-sinn-fein-step-back-from-powersharing-warnings-8925976
BBC Aug 17
Jim Shannon: DUP MP charged with common assault of a woman: The incident is alleged to have happened on 1 October 2023.
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Mail Online Aug 16
Mary McAleese reveals what Queen Elizabeth really thought of GAA - and one Gaelic sport in particular - as she explains in great detail the MANY reasons why ...
dailymail.com/news/article-16054991/Mary-McAleese-reveals-Queen-Elizabeth-really-thought-GAA-one-Gaelic-sport-particular-explains-great-reasons-late-monarch-abhorred-hardline-unionist-Ian-Paisley.html
Queen Elizabeth 'abhorred' Ian Paisley and his politics: The late Queen Elizabeth 'abhorred' DUP founder Ian Paisley and his politics ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/westminster/26467323.queen-elizabeth-abhorred-ian-paisley-politics/
Former President Mary McAleese says Queen Elizabeth ‘abhorred’ Ian Paisley and his politics
independent.ie/incoming/former-president-mary-mcaleese-says-queen-elizabeth-abhorred-ian-paisley-and-his-politics/a/160067805.html
Sinn Fein has no intentions of collapsing Stormont, John O’Dowd says: The Sinn Fein minister said his party had concerns about the behaviour of the DUP.
shropshirestar.com/uk-news/sinn-fein-has-no-intentions-of-collapsing-stormont-john-odowd-says-8882317
‘Nothing confirmed’ on Donald Trump visit to Ireland, Taoiseach Micheál Martin says
independent.ie/irish-news/nothing-confirmed-on-donald-trump-visit-to-ireland-taoiseach-micheal-martin-says/a/159714106.html
BBC Aug 04
Sammy Wilson investigated by standards watchdog: The DUP MP is accused of a "failure to declare an interest" in accordance with the code of conduct.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdx8qxwl8l9o
‘I’ve always voted DUP but never again’: Jeffrey Donaldson’s former constituents on his conviction
irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/08/03/ive-always-voted-dup-but-never-again-jeffrey-donaldsons-former-constituents-on-his-conviction/
BBC Aug 02
Wheels could come off Stormont without reform, says Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy: The Democratic Unionist Party says it is interested in delivering for the people of ...
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Four in 10 DUP voters don’t believe party is being fully honest about Jeffrey Donaldson’s double life
independent.ie/irish-news/four-in-10-dup-voters-dont-believe-party-is-being-fully-honest-about-jeffrey-donaldsons-double-life/a/159185693.html
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Jeffrey Donaldson stripped of knighthood by King: The former DUP leader was convicted in June of 18 counts of child sex abuse.
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Parties cannot afford to restart budget discussions with new NI Secretary – DUP: DUP leader Gavin Robinson said new Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant ...
expressandstar.com/uk-news/parties-cannot-afford-to-restart-budget-discussions-with-new-ni-secretary-dup-8813370
Burnham VAT cut exposes ‘madness’ of post-Brexit rules, says Stormont minister: DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said the Government has been ‘far too ...
expressandstar.com/uk-news/burnham-vat-cut-exposes-madness-of-post-brexit-rules-says-stormont-minister-8812931
Maghaberry Prison staff fury over ‘special treatment’ for Jeffrey Donaldson: Former DUP leader, who is to appeal child sex abuse convictions, is considered to be ...
independent.ie/irish-news/crime/maghaberry-prison-staff-fury-over-special-treatment-for-jeffrey-donaldson/a/159034447.html
Paid articlePaywallFormer DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal sex offence convictions: His legal team has lodged the paperwork with the Court of Appeal in Belfast.
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DUP leader pleased to order ‘unprecedented’ review of Donaldson’s time in party: Gavin Robinson has faced questions from some over whether it will be ...
shropshirestar.com/uk-news/dup-leader-pleased-to-order-unprecedented-review-of-donaldsons-time-in-party-8800639
BBC Jul 15
DUP leader promises 'robust' review into Donaldson's time in the party: Gavin Robinson says he is "pleased" that Jim Gamble's company is undertaking the review.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz0j05ymz2yo
Annual Orange Order parades under way across Northern Ireland: DUP leader Gavin Robinson is among tens of thousands taking part.
expressandstar.com/uk-news/annual-orange-order-parades-under-way-across-northern-ireland-8792972
Jeffrey Donaldson: Former DUP leader found guilty of child sex abuse charges including one count of rape
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Surprise at detectives not searching Jeffrey Donaldson’s home: Child protection expert puzzled that police officers did not examine any of the four properties ...
thetimes.com/uk/northern-ireland/article/jeffrey-donaldson-home-search-vsc7r0jjc
Paid articlePaywall DUP members did not share information about Donaldson conduct – Robinson: The DUP leader said his party was not made aware of allegations against the former MP.
shropshirestar.com/uk-news/dup-members-did-not-share-information-about-donaldson-conduct-robinson-8767368
DUP launches review into issues arising around Donaldson: The DUP has announced it is commissioning an independent review into a "number of issues ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0626/1580577-dup-statement-donaldson/
OpinionMick Clifford: Jeffrey Donaldson’s claim to be a man of God proved as hollow as his politics
irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41867184.html
Jeffrey Donaldson: God-fearing DUP leader who hid abuse for years: Victims who had been young girls when they were attacked looked on as the unionist rose to the ...
thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/jeffrey-donaldson-god-fearing-dup-leader-who-hid-abuse-for-years-tgz8k5wkd
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Violence condemned after Tommy Robinson stokes up riots in Belfast: Keir Starmer and Northern Island political groups have spoken out against the Belfast ...
metro.co.uk/2026/06/09/violence-condemned-tommy-robinson-stokes-disorder-belfast-28713339/
Former DUP leader Donaldson to renounce knighthood and Privy Council membership: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s solicitor John McBurney said Donaldson has signed ...
shropshirestar.com/uk-news/former-dup-leader-donaldson-to-renounce-knighthood-and-privy-council-membership-8759724
Arrest of Donaldson came at the height of his political powers: The long-standing Lagan Valley MP had just led the DUP back into powersharing government at ...
shropshirestar.com/uk-news/arrest-of-donaldson-came-at-the-height-of-his-political-powers-8754388
Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson dominated Unionist politics for decades. Today, he was found guilty of rape and sex abuse charges involving two women ... Show more
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Former Northern Ireland unionist leader Jeffrey Donaldson denies sexually abusing children
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UK regulator contacted X over Belfast ‘civil unrest incited online’; DUP calls for Border to be closed
irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/06/10/politicians-condemn-violence-in-belfast-as-cars-and-homes-burned-following-knife-attack/
Jeffrey Donaldson trial: witness recalls ‘day my wife told of abuse’: The former DUP leader denies all 18 charges, one of rape, four of gross indecency and ...
thetimes.com/world/ireland-world/article/jeffrey-donaldson-trial-live-witness-evidence-39pdkl3hr
Paid articlePaywallA man in his 30s, believed to be Somali, has been arrested following an incident in the north of Belfast on Monday night.
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BBC Jun 08
Scarva: Carla Lockhart 'stood with the community' says DUP leader Gavin Robinson: Organisers said a counter-protest in Scarva, County Down, was "racist ...
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Jeffrey Donaldson sexual offences trial to hear from second alleged victim: The former DUP leader, who denies all charges against him, arrived at Newry Crown ...
shropshirestar.com/uk-news/jeffrey-donaldson-sexual-offences-trial-to-hear-from-second-alleged-victim-8652963
Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court for second week of sexual offences trial: The former DUP leader is accused of rape and several counts of gross indecency and ...
expressandstar.com/uk-news/jeffrey-donaldson-arrives-at-court-for-second-week-of-sexual-offences-trial-8650778
BBC May 27
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson: Prosecution opens case against ex-DUP leader in sex abuse trial
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Former DUP leader Donaldson arrives at court for sexual offences trial
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John Swinney should apologise over Troubles remarks, DUP says: John Swinney should issue a “clear and unambiguous apology” over comments urging people to “move ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26134782.john-swinney-apologise-troubles-remarks-dup-says/
Sex offences cases against Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife ‘to run together’: Neither Jeffrey or Eleanor Donaldson were present in court for the ruling.
shropshirestar.com/uk-news/sex-offences-cases-against-jeffrey-donaldson-and-his-wife-to-run-together-8585222
Jeffrey Donaldson trial for historical sex offences to run alongside wife's trial of facts
itv.com/news/utv/2026-05-21/judge-rules-donaldson-trail-to-open-next-week
