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Northern Ireland: the three electoral threats keeping the DUP awake at night

“Get Brexit done” was the slogan that carried then prime minister Boris Johnson to an 80-seat majority in the 2019 general election. And sure enough, his government did indeed go on to secure the UK’s exit from the European Union.

The Conversation

Election 2024: how many seats every party in Westminster is defending – and what they are aiming for on July 4

With polls predicting huge losses for the Conservatives and huge gains for Labour, the election campaign so far has focused on the battle between the two biggest parties in Westminster. But the parliamentary dynamics are exceptionally fluid this year. Here’s a summary of where every party in Westminster currently stands…

The Conversation

How the general election will be fought in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Campaign will be a test for two new first ministers and could put fresh pressure on Stormont power sharing

The Guardian - UK

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N. Ireland Unionist Ex-leader In Court Over Sex Charges

Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of Northern Ireland's main pro-UK unionist party appears in court on Wednesday over alleged sex offences that have rocked the region's politics.

International Business Times

The Guardian view on the DUP’s future: Jeffrey Donaldson’s volatile legacy

Editorial: The shock resignation of the main unionist party’s leader has left Northern Ireland politics more uncertain than ever

The Guardian - UK

Donaldson arrest followed complaint received this month, NI police say

Police Service of Northern Ireland seeks to end ‘unhelpful speculation’ after DUP leader charged with alleged sexual offences

The Guardian - UK

Donaldson exit will not derail Northern Ireland power-sharing, say DUP leaders

Party seeks to project stability after political earthquake of leader’s resignation over alleged sexual offences

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Donaldson’s downfall raises questions over Stormont power sharing

While there is no immediate threat to Northern Ireland assembly, DUP hardliners may try to make waves

The Guardian - UK

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson: DUP leader quits after being charged with historic sexual offences

Party said it had received a letter from Sir Jeffrey stating that he had been charged with allegations of a historical nature and that he would be stepping down as leader

Evening Standard

Acts of Remembrance take place across Northern Ireland

Chief Constable Jon Boutcher laid a wreath at the Police Service and RUC GC Memorial Gardens in Belfast.

The Independent UK

Police Ombudsman faces calls to step aside amid probe into incident at her home

DUP MP Gavin Robinson and UUP leader Doug Beattie said Marie Anderson should step aside until the police investigation concludes.

The Independent UK

UK Government must make next move to resolve Stormont impasse – DUP

Deputy leader Gavin Robinson has called on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to deliver on commitments he made.

The Independent UK

Low-cost airline flying from Northern Ireland to US pushes back launch date

Fly Atlantic had aimed to operate flights from summer 2024 to North America as well as destinations in Europe

Belfast Live

DUP bid to sort protocol issues will not be derailed by Tory ‘psychodrama’

Deputy leader Gavin Robinson said the party was not interested in a ‘sticking plaster’ solution to its concerns over post-Brexit trade.

The Independent UK

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Belfast Live

Analysis: Gavin Robinson as DUP deputy leader strengthens Jeffrey Donaldson's position

With his leadership consolidated, Sir Jeffrey has a much greater chance of charting a path back to Stormont power-sharing

Belfast Live

DUP defends not publishing vote numbers in deputy leader contest

MP Gavin Robinson said there was "no point asking now, or continuing to ask in a couple of hours, or anybody else enquiring"

Belfast Live

East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson elected as DUP deputy leader

The East Belfast MP defeated Ulster Bann MLA Jonathan Buckley in the vote of party MPs and MLAs

Belfast Live

DUP MP Ian Paisley 'favour' helped Kiss land private jet, says Gene Simmons

The US rocker said he was "grateful" to Mr Paisley for helping the band as they brought their End Of The Road tour to the UK

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Belfast Live

Ex-DUP MLA Jim Wells gives verdict on party deputy leadership contest

DUP MPs and MLAs are choosing a successor to Paula Bradley as the party's deputy leader

Belfast Live

DUP's Gavin Robinson and Jonathan Buckley tipped for deputy leader role

They are the only two candidates to replace Paula Bradley as deputy leader, sources told Belfast Live

The Independent UK

Election result recognises DUP stance over Northern Ireland Protocol, MP says

Sinn Fein emerged as the largest party in councils in Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK

Westminster ‘gaslighting’ Northern Irelanders over funding – DUP MP

Sammy Wilson warned the ‘Barnett squeeze is getting greater’.

The Independent UK

NI Protocol has led to ‘democratic deficit’, MPs are told

The European Scrutiny Committee is examining government proposals to amend the post-Brexit protocol.

The Independent UK

Protocol deal ‘bound to fail’ if it does not address unionist concerns

DUP MP Gavin Robinson also dismissed the suggestion that powersharing rules could be changed to override his party’s veto on forming an executive.

The Independent UK

Michelle O’Neill ‘ready to lead a new Stormont Executive today’

A fresh election will be called on October 28 if an Executive has not been formed by then.

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