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Integrated education: Stormont passes Bill after UUP refuses to back petition of concern

The private members' Bill passed despite a warning it would have "far-reaching" consequences for the education system

Belfast Live

Assembly passes integrated education Bill after UUP refuses to back petition of concern

DUP Education Minister Michelle McIlveen that the Bill would have ‘far-reaching’ consequences for the education system.

The Independent UK

Brendan Hughes: Alliance seeks to expose UUP weaknesses as election draws nearer

Some have questioned whether Alliance's performance could be hampered by a resurgent UUP under new leader Doug Beattie

Belfast Live

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UUP candidate aims to develop Community Improvement District in Holyland area of Belfast

A new body would lead regeneration and enhancement of the area

Belfast Live

Alliance leader Naomi Long says secret talks between DUP and UUP 'like Eastenders in Stormont'

She said the UUP leader is "desperate" to grow his party and the DUP leader is "desperate to save his own skin in politics"

Belfast Live

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

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.

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Ards and North Down Council play parks move sparks row

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

Belfast Live

UUP leader says it was ‘clear’ Sir Jeffrey meeting was about switching parties

Doug Beattie said he has texts of his exchanges with Sir Jeffrey and added that he would act to protect his integrity if challenged.

The Independent UK

UUP leader Doug Beattie says meeting with Jeffrey Donaldson was about DUP MP switching parties

It was claimed that a "top secret" meeting was held at an Army barracks with talks lasting more than 90 minutes

Belfast Live

UUP leader says Donaldson meeting was to discuss switching parties

The DUP leader has denied claims that he considered rejoining the UUP.

The Independent UK

DUP MP criticises claims Sir Jeffrey Donaldson considered UUP switch

Earlier this week, DUP leader Sir Jeffrey said he would make no apology for engaging with other unionists.

Belfast Live

MP criticises claims Sir Jeffrey Donaldson considered UUP switch

East Belfast DUP MP Gavin Robinson said on Sunday he first became aware of the story earlier this week.

The Independent UK

Brendan Hughes: Who is briefing against the DUP's Sir Jeffrey Donaldson?

The main question is who is briefing against Sir Jeffrey Donaldson?

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The Independent UK

Donaldson says he makes no apologies for engaging with other unionists

The DUP leader is facing questions about the extent of discussions he had with the UUP last year about potentially rejoining a party he left in 2003.

The Independent UK

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson denies that he considered rejoining Ulster Unionists

The DUP leader said he was told he would be welcome in the UUP.

The Independent UK

Former PUP deputy leader John Kyle joins the UUP

The Belfast councillor quit the party over differences of opinion on the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The Guardian - UK

Election fears form backdrop to DUP’s ‘crazy’ drama in Northern Ireland

Analysis: The unionist party signals it wants the Brexit protocol at centre stage, but it may not be a winning strategy

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TUV fail to block consumer protection grant related to NI Protocol

DUP and UUP vote for continuing funding for Brexit related local standards officer

The Independent UK

UUP leader implores people not to judge him by his past amid Twitter posts storm

Doug Beattie received unanimous backing from senior party colleagues to continue in his role on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

UUP leader was ‘on cusp’ of quitting in fallout from Twitter storm

Doug Beattie said he offered his resignation to party colleagues on Monday but was urged to take more time to consider his future.

Belfast Live

UUP leader Doug Beattie will ask party to decide whether he should resign over tweets storm

Mr Beattie has faced accusations of misogyny and racism over old messages posted on his Twitter account

The Independent UK

UUP leader will ask party colleagues whether he should resign amid Twitter storm

Doug Beattie has denied being misogynistic or racist after a series of offensive and derogatory historical tweets came to light.

The Independent UK

UUP leader ‘ashamed and embarrassed’ by content of historic tweets

Doug Beattie is facing further claims of misogyny following on from a controversial joke he posted at the weekend about a rival’s wife and a brothel.

The Independent UK

Edwin Poots: My wife was ‘disgusted’ by UUP leader’s brothel joke about her

Doug Beattie reiterated his apology for the Twitter post in a statement to the Northern Ireland Assembly on Monday.

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