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Mike Nesbitt to step down as UUP leader

Mike Nesbitt to step down as UUP leader

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

The Strangford MLA is the first person to lead the party twice.
Trimble warned that review of Assembly must include decommissioning

Trimble warned that review of Assembly must include decommissioning

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

The 1998 Good Friday Agreement largely ended decades of violence in Northern Ireland.
Unionist MLA says it is appropriate for him to attend Connolly inauguration

Unionist MLA says it is appropriate for him to attend Connolly inauguration

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Steve Aiken will represent the UUP at Dublin Castle on Tuesday.
MLA has ‘no confidence’ in Irish Government over Troubles legacy

MLA has ‘no confidence’ in Irish Government over Troubles legacy

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

MLAs debated a new legacy framework at the NI Assembly on Tuesday.
Lyons did not ‘directly’ ask for end to criminality during LCC meeting

Lyons did not ‘directly’ ask for end to criminality during LCC meeting

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

The Communities Minister told his scrutiny committee he had made clear to the Loyalist Communities Council the importance of the democratic process.
Mike Nesbitt to become Ulster Unionist leader for second time

Mike Nesbitt to become Ulster Unionist leader for second time

Fri, 30 Aug, 2024

Stormont’s health minister was the only declared candidate to replace Doug Beattie as UUP leader.
Butler backs Nesbitt to return as Ulster Unionist Party leader

Butler backs Nesbitt to return as Ulster Unionist Party leader

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

Robbie Butler has confirmed he will not be seeking the nomination to be party leader following the resignation of Doug Beattie.
Doug Beattie quits as Ulster Unionist Party leader

Doug Beattie quits as Ulster Unionist Party leader

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

The decorated military veteran cited ‘irreconcilable differences’ with senior party colleagues.
Speculation mounts over future of UUP leader Doug Beattie

Speculation mounts over future of UUP leader Doug Beattie

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

The party is expected to issue a statement on Monday.
DUP calls for unionist cohesion after North Antrim and Lagan Valley defeats

DUP calls for unionist cohesion after North Antrim and Lagan Valley defeats

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

Sinn Fein has emerged for the first time as the party in Northern Ireland with the largest representation at Westminster.
Ian Paisley loses family hold on North Antrim in bad night for DUP

Ian Paisley loses family hold on North Antrim in bad night for DUP

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

Sinn Fein has emerged as the largest NI party after a Westminster election for the first time.
Sinn Féin in close race to keep seat in Fermanagh and South Tyrone

Sinn Féin in close race to keep seat in Fermanagh and South Tyrone

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

Former RCN general secretary Pat Cullen is Sinn Féin’s pick to take on UUP councillor Diana Armstrong.
Brexit fall-out, finances and a unified Ireland dominate leaders’ TV debate

Brexit fall-out, finances and a unified Ireland dominate leaders’ TV debate

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

Senior representatives from Sinn Féin, the DUP, Alliance Party, Ulster Unionist Party and the SDLP participated in the UTV debate on Sunday.
Robin Swann to switch constituencies in bid to unseat DUP MP

Robin Swann to switch constituencies in bid to unseat DUP MP

Fri, 26 Jan, 2024

Stormont’s former health minister has put his name forward to be the Ulster Unionist Party’s candidate in South Antrim.

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