The Latest Breaking News from DUP

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson – DUP’s door is open to departing councillor

North Down councillor Wesley Irvine resigned from the party last week.

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022

DUP and Sinn Fein leaders clash over cost-of-living crisis as gas supplier confirms 39% price hike

It came as SSE Airtricity announced gas prices in its network will increase

Belfast Live · Mar 4, 2022

DUP leader vows he ‘won’t take no’ from Sinn Fein over Stormont Budget

Sinn Fein contends that Finance Minister Conor Murphy has ‘exhausted legal options’ to advance the Budget in the absence of an Executive.

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022

DUP councillor defends street preachers during bitter row over new city centre by-laws

Councillor Dean McCullough tells elected members they “don’t have the right to be offended”

Belfast Live · Mar 3, 2022

Bill to create safe spaces around abortion clinics progresses

DUP MLAs and TUV leader Jim Allister voted against the Bill, arguing it could criminalise protesters.

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

Leak about Donaldson-Beattie meeting did not come from within DUP, Poots claims

The former DUP leader said suggestions he was involved in leaking the story were an ‘absolute and utter lie’.

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

Resignation of DUP first minister ‘robbed patients of three-year budget’

Paul Givan resigned, effectively forcing deputy first minister Michelle O’Neill from the joint office, over the Brexit Protocol.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

Edwin Poots ‘unaware’ of Donaldson-Beattie meeting

The former DUP leader also denied he leaked the story about Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and an approach from the UUP for him to rejoin the party.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

Attempted ATM theft caused ‘mini-explosion’ – DUP councillor

A section of Ballysillan Road in north Belfast was closed on Tuesday morning following the incident in the early hours.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

Ards and North Down Council play parks move sparks row

Councillor says DUP trying to "kick it past the election"

Belfast Live · Feb 28, 2022