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The Latest Breaking News from Lagan Valley

Sinn Féin on course to have more MPs than any other Northern Ireland party

DUP loses Lagan Valley seat vacated by former leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Ian Paisley defeated in North Antrim

The Guardian - UK

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson resigns as DUP leader after sexual offence charges

Donaldson has stepped down after being charged over ‘allegations of a historical nature’, party says

The Guardian - UK

Alliance MLA Sorcha Eastwood says husband is 'fighting for his life' after acute leukaemia diagnosis

The Lagan Valley MLA said the couple are "being strong even though my heart is breaking"

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Alliance MLA on 'career break' is fully committed to Stormont Assembly, party insists

The party said the MLA was permitted leave of absence "given the uncertainty around the restoration of the institutions"

Belfast Live

Former DUP MP Emma Little-Pengelly named as new MLA for Lagan Valley

She will replace her party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson as an Assembly member.

Belfast Live

Lagan Valley NI election results as DUP's Jeffrey Donaldson tops poll and Alliance Party secures two seats

"Words are not enough - action is required."

Belfast Live

'Hunting with Dogs' vote could impact results for some MLAs seeking re-election

By Saturday evening the results should be in leaving 149 candidates trying to work out where things went wrong

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DUP's Sir Jeffrey Donaldson must be clear on Lagan Valley intentions says TUV's Jim Allister

"Surely if you're standing in an election you're standing to serve - not to desert"

Belfast Live

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

DUP councillor Paul Rankin co-opted to replace Edwin Poots as MLA for Lagan Valley

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has previously said he intends to run as a candidate in the constituency for the Assembly election

Belfast Live

Edwin Poots to take South Belfast Assembly seat

The MLA, who currently represents Lagan Valley, said the family of the late Christopher Stalford asked him to do so.

The Independent UK

Edwin Poots 'to challenge DUP decision not to select him as South Down candidate'

MLA Jim Wells also said he would consider running against the DUP if the decision to choose Diane Forsythe is not overturned

Belfast Live

Wells says he would consider running against DUP if Forsythe is candidate

The DUP veteran says he is confident the party executive will select Edwin Poots for South Down.

The Independent UK

Edwin Poots fails in to bid to become DUP Assembly candidate for South Down in latest blow

The former First Minister and party leader had tried to secure a seat in a switch of constituencies

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Edwin Poots fails in bid to become DUP South Down candidate

Diane Forsythe will go forward as the DUP’s preferred candidate in South Down.

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