The Latest Breaking News from DUP

Belfast Council calls for release of £300 million from Stormont to help those struggling with bills

Unionist parties do not support the council motion

Belfast Live · Mar 15, 2022

Court upholds ruling that Northern Ireland Protocol is lawful

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the case against the post-Brexit arrangements will go to the Supreme Court.

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2022

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson rejects claims of 'running scared' after passing up Lagan Valley MLA seat

A DUP councillor will take up the role for just two weeks before the dissolution of the Stormont Assembly ahead of fresh elections

Belfast Live · Mar 14, 2022

Clare Bailey: Green Party policies dismissed by rivals as 'too wingnut' now appearing in their manifestos

MLA Clare Bailey speaks to Belfast Live ahead of the Green Party conference

Belfast Live · Mar 11, 2022

Provide relief to households by cutting rates bills – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

The DUP leader said relief on rates had been brought in before and can be done again now.

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2022

Former DUP MLA ‘may be open to chat’ about returning to party after election

Alex Easton was speaking in reference to a situation where the DUP may need the numbers to remain the largest party at Stormont.

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2022

Sinn Fein calls on DUP to renominate a first minister to release budget funds

Party leaders are due to meet virtually on Thursday afternoon.

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2022

Integrated education: Stormont passes Bill after UUP refuses to back petition of concern

The private members' Bill passed despite a warning it would have "far-reaching" consequences for the education system

Belfast Live · Mar 9, 2022

Assembly passes integrated education Bill after UUP refuses to back petition of concern

DUP Education Minister Michelle McIlveen that the Bill would have ‘far-reaching’ consequences for the education system.

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022

DUP presses UUP to commit to back planned veto of Integrated Education Bill

The UUP has so far not commented over whether its MLAs will back a petition of concern to scupper the Bill.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022