The Latest Breaking News from DUP

DUP issues statement on barring journalist Amanda Ferguson from party conference

Amanda Ferguson was temporarily denied access before the decision was overturned

Belfast Live · Oct 10, 2022

DUP conference analysis: Low-key outing sets aside past leadership turmoil

The half-hour speech had a slightly delayed start, which critics may unkindly joke was because it was still being written by Jamie Bryson

Belfast Live · Oct 8, 2022

Resolve Northern Ireland protocol or face more political chaos, warns DUP head

Party will continue to boycott power sharing until action taken to ‘restore our place fully in UK’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2022

Lisburn and Castlereagh strike: Union rep says Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has intervened

"He (Sir Jeffrey Donaldson) said that he had been in contact with our chief executive (David Burns of LCCC) in an effort to try and break the current impasse"

Belfast Live · Oct 7, 2022

Arlene Foster to become House of Lords peer 'within days'

The former DUP leader will sit in the Lords as a non-affiliated member, according to reports

Belfast Live · Oct 7, 2022

UK and Ireland vow to work closely to resolve Brexit NI Protocol impasse

First bilateral meeting between the UK and Ireland since Liz Truss became UK Prime Minister takes place today

Belfast Live · Oct 7, 2022

DUP's Jeffrey Donaldson to 'take steps' to oppose council deal on Brexit NI Protocol

Jamie Bryson said he has spoken to the DUP leader "numerous times" in recent days and received assurances

Belfast Live · Oct 6, 2022

‘It’s closer now than it’s ever been’: could there soon be a united Ireland?

With Catholics now outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland, advocates for unification are starting to believe their dream could become a reality. But is it inevitable – and would a referendum reignite old enmities?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2022

Long-delayed £40,000 portraits of Sinn Fein Belfast lord mayors to be unveiled

The DUP said a civic reception was "inappropriate at a time when we are trying to encourage others to show restraint"

Belfast Live · Oct 5, 2022

UK ends standoff with EU as hopes rise for Northern Ireland Brexit deal

Talks between Irish foreign minister and UK counterpart announced amid change in ‘mood music’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2022