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The Latest Breaking News from DUP

O’Neill hails ‘momentous’ result as party set to become largest in councils

Counting continues to fill 462 seats across 11 council areas.

The Independent UK · May 20, 2023

Counting resumes in Northern Ireland local elections as Sinn Fein storms ahead

COUNTING has resumed in the Northern Ireland council elections with Sinn Fein remaining on course to become the largest party in local government.

The National (Scotland) · May 20, 2023

Sinn Fein local elections success ‘sends message’ that Stormont must return

SINN Fein president Mary Lou McDonald has said her party’s success in Northern Ireland’s local government elections is a message from the people…

The National (Scotland) · May 20, 2023

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Counting resumes in Northern Ireland local government elections

Sinn Fein remains on course to become the largest party across the 11 councils.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

NI Election: Council poll results send message that Stormont must return insists Sinn Fein

In terms of the share of the first preference votes, Sinn Fein had 31.1% of first preferences of votes counted so far

Belfast Live · May 19, 2023

NI election: Green Party Northern Ireland leader loses seat on Belfast City Council

He is the second Green Party leader to lose their seat in a year

Belfast Live · May 19, 2023

Green Party Northern Ireland leader loses seat on Belfast City Council

Mal O’Hara remained in contention until the final stage of the count in the Castle District Electoral Area.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

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NI election analysis: Big wins for Sinn Fein while Alliance surge stalls

While votes are still being counted and many seats have yet to be filled, the broad picture is largely mirroring last year's Stormont poll

Belfast Live · May 19, 2023

Council election results send message that Stormont must return – Sinn Fein

The DUP has said its vote is holding up as counting continues across 11 council areas in Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

Sinn Fein makes strong start as local government election votes counted

The party led the way with the most number of representatives elected on the first day of the count on Friday.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

NI council election results 2023: Find out who is elected in your area

You can search to see who has been elected in your council area following the 2023 elections

Belfast Live · May 19, 2023

DUP candidate 'threatened' at polling station as counting in NI local elections gets underway

Dawn Higgins was 'verbally threatened and had leaflets torn from her hand' during the Northern Ireland local elections, DUP party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has claimed.

Irish Mirror · May 19, 2023

Polls close in Northern Ireland local elections

Ballots cast on Thursday will elect 462 councillors across the 11 councils in Northern Ireland.

Belfast Live · May 18, 2023

Polls close in local elections

Polls have now closed in the Northern Ireland local elections.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

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The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

Sunak rules out DUP coalition if he fails to win majority at election

The Prime Minister said he was interested in ‘delivering a Conservative majority at the next election’.

The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2023

The Guardian view on Northern Ireland’s elections: a pivotal moment

Editorial: This week’s voting could have consequences for power-sharing and for Britain’s attempt to rebuild credibility in Europe

Belfast Live · May 18, 2023

DUP candidate threatened and told to leave polling station – Jeffrey Donaldson

The party said Dawn Huggins, a Causeway Coast and Glens candidate, had leaflets ripped from her hand and was told she was not welcome in the area

Belfast Live · May 18, 2023

Belfast City Council: NI election candidates standing in your area

A full list of the candidates standing in each of the council's district electoral areas

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Belfast Live · May 18, 2023

NI nurses to hold demonstration over 'lack of political leadership' for health service

The action comes as voters prepare to go to the polls across Northern Ireland for the local elections.

The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2023

NI local elections could influence Stormont stalemate

Election will fill 462 seats in Northern Ireland’s 11 councils and shape battle lines between parties

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

Political leaders cast their ballots in local government elections

Voters will be electing 462 councillors across the 11 local councils in Northern Ireland.

Reuters · May 17, 2023

Brexit to the fore again in Northern Ireland local elections

Northern Ireland holds elections to local councils on Thursday that the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is pitching as an opportunity to bolster its call for further concessions from Britain on a revised post-Brexit trade deal.

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

Government ‘committed’ to ensuring NI can trade freely with rest of the UK

The Deputy Prime Minister was responding to a question from DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in the House of Commons.

Belfast Live · May 17, 2023

Northern Ireland council election: Key battlegrounds as parties compete for votes

Some of the battles to look out for in each of the 11 council areas

Belfast Live · May 17, 2023

NI council election 2023: Why do you use pencil and not pen to vote?

Voters will head to their local poling station this week

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