Democratic Unionist Party

The latest news, analysis, and comment on Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)

Tony Blair defends letters to ‘on the runs’ as critical to peace process

Former prime minister questions Theresa Villiers’s decision to declare letters worthless

By Mark HennessyWed Jan 14 2015 - 01:00

Mitchel McLaughlin becomes first nationalist North Assembly speaker

Move ‘important’ and ‘hugely symbolic’, says former Sinn Féin general secretary

Mon Jan 12 2015 - 18:04

Judge says Edwin Poots was biased in gay men blood ban

Ruling strengthens October 2013 finding that ban on gay men donating blood is irrational

By Alan ErwinThu Jan 08 2015 - 20:40

Peter Robinson wanted ban on Sinn Féin in 1985

Deputy DUP leader said move would be backed by majority ‘regardless of political hue’

By Eamon PhoenixMon Dec 29 2014 - 01:00

Sinn Féin angered by FitzGerald’s visit to Derry in election year

McGuinness referred to taoiseach ‘shaking hands with a loyalist gunman’

By Eamon PhoenixMon Dec 29 2014 - 01:00

RUC tipped off gardaí over Peter Robinson’s 1986 incursion

DUP MP was among 150 loyalists who crossed border into Clontibret

By Eamon PhoenixMon Dec 29 2014 - 01:00

Loyalist ‘nutcase’ George Seawright posed dilemma for British

Northern Ireland Office papers from 1985 show concerns over DUP councillor

By Eamon PhoenixMon Dec 29 2014 - 01:00

Robinson and Paisley said they ‘narrowly escaped with lives’ after court visit

DUP pair claimed they had ‘inadequate protection’ for 1986 hearing in Dundalk

By Eamon PhoenixMon Dec 29 2014 - 01:00

Portadown decision brought Anglo-Irish relations ‘to lowest ebb’ in 1986

Belfast papers show tensions over Orange parade on nationalist Garvaghy Road

By Eamon PhoenixMon Dec 29 2014 - 01:00

Northern Ireland deal makes for a brighter 2015

Agreement on dealing with the past especially welcome

Fri Dec 26 2014 - 23:20

NI pact promises ‘brighter days’ ahead for North and South

Agreement hailed as ‘monumental step forward’ by DUP leader Peter Robinson

By Gerry MoriartyWed Dec 24 2014 - 07:16

Agreement reached in Northern Ireland talks

Parties conclude Stormont House Agreement after 26 hours of continuous talks

By Gerry Moriarty and Harry McGeeTue Dec 23 2014 - 20:49

Analysis: Fraught NI talks yield valuable dividend

Collapse of institutions averted following pact between governments and parties

By Gerry MoriartyTue Dec 23 2014 - 20:40

Northern Ireland parties request £2bn from David Cameron

NI Secretary Theresa Villiers reticent on whether Downing Street likely to accept plan

By Gerry MoriartySat Dec 20 2014 - 01:00

Suspected explosive device found under soldier’s car in Armagh

Homes evacuated as army bomb disposal team carries out controlled explosion

Fri Dec 19 2014 - 18:31

Cameron considers £2bn financial proposal from North parties

Talks at ‘crunch time’, says Villiers, who refuses to predict if Downing Street will accept paper

By Gerry MoriartyFri Dec 19 2014 - 16:48

Some progress on key issue of financial package at Stormont

Discussions to continue in hopes of pre-Christmas deal

By Gerry MoriartyFri Dec 19 2014 - 01:00

London letter: From now on in politics is all about the May election

Most MPs believe Tories and Labour will come back with roughly an equal number

By Mark HennessyFri Dec 19 2014 - 01:00

Northern talks move into brinkmanship territory with devolved power at risk if hands are over played

Sat Dec 13 2014 - 12:02

Flanagan hopeful deal in North can be salvaged before end of year

Minister says it is positive that talks continued after Kenny and Cameron exit

By Harry McGeeSat Dec 13 2014 - 01:00

All down to finance as Kenny and Cameron get brinkmanship in first

British prime minister did not wait to labour point about necessary welfare change

By Gerry MoriartySat Dec 13 2014 - 01:00

Downing Street defends Cameron departure

No 10 warns North politicians Cameron won’t ‘hang about’ if there isn’t a deal to be done

By Mark HennessyFri Dec 12 2014 - 20:51

North talks: Leaders’ exit a sharp shock to the body politic

Enda Kenny and David Cameron meet parties for 45 minutes before sudden exit

By Gerry MoriartyFri Dec 12 2014 - 14:53

David Cameron lacks desire to engage with Northern Ireland

Level of understanding between London and Stormont at near-historic lows

By Mark HennessyFri Dec 12 2014 - 13:23

Analysis: North’s parties harmonise only on chorus of demands for £1bn to save Assembly

Parties appear prepared to agree to slimmed-down Executive

By Gerry MoriartyFri Dec 12 2014 - 01:00

Northern talks proving ‘difficult and complex’

Theresa Villiers says ‘no big cheque’ available to resolve budgetary problems

By Gerry MoriartyFri Dec 12 2014 - 00:42

Blair ordered to appear before MPs for OTRs inquiry

Ex-prime minister summoned over scheme dealing with republican ‘on the runs’

By Mark HennessyWed Dec 10 2014 - 21:06

Kenny and Cameron travel to North for crucial talks

Taoiseach and British PM join forces to safeguard powersharing arrangements

By Gerry MoriartyWed Dec 10 2014 - 18:59

Law to ban paying for sex in North passes final stage in Stormont

Legislative change hailed by Christian groups but denounced by prostitutes’ representatives

Tue Dec 09 2014 - 19:29

Enda Kenny and David Cameron to hold key talks in North

British PM and Taoiseach to focus on political deal between five main Northern Irish parties

By Gerry MoriartyTue Dec 09 2014 - 01:00

Bid for ‘conscience clause’ after gay marriage cake row

Move to allow refusal of services on religious grounds for Northern Ireland’s equality laws

Mon Dec 08 2014 - 18:47

DUP politician calls for ‘reasonable accommodation’ for religious believers

Bill published in wake of controversy over Bert and Ernie cake supporting gay marriage

By Gerry MoriartyMon Dec 08 2014 - 15:02

Northern Ireland offered deal to set own corporation tax rate

Osborne says power will be granted if Stormont can agree on budget cuts

By Mark Hennessy, Gerry Moriarty and Arthur BeesleyThu Dec 04 2014 - 09:52

UK government to devolve corporation tax to NI

Move will be linked to inter-party talks and spending cuts

By Mark HennessyThu Dec 04 2014 - 08:06

Osborne’s NI corporation tax offer has ‘raised the stakes’

Peter Robinson blames other parties for George Osborne linking tax-setting powers to political deal

By Gerry MoriartyWed Dec 03 2014 - 23:00

DUP, UUP flags pamphlet ‘catalytic’ in fanning loyalist fury

New report examines why Belfast flag decision led to months of sustained rioting

By Gerry MoriartyWed Dec 03 2014 - 17:33

Minimum alcohol pricing planned for the North

North’s Health Minister Jim Wells says drinking costs over €1bn per year

By Gerry MoriartyWed Dec 03 2014 - 01:00

Mayor defiant after ‘Oil my AK47’ and ‘Curry my yougrt’ graffiti

George Duddy’s house in Coleraine targeted by vandals for fourth time in year

Mon Dec 01 2014 - 14:16

‘I’m proud to be from Northern Ireland but question my future there’

DUP MP Gregory Campbell’s comments on Irish language indicate wider social problem

By Sorcha Ní MhealláinSat Nov 29 2014 - 17:00

Stormont Inquiry: Is Iris Robinson scandal now history?

Report clears First Minister of wrongdoing, BBC insists ‘Spotlight’ story in public interest

By Gerry MoriartySat Nov 29 2014 - 13:34

PSNI examines ‘expenses misuse’ by Assembly members

BBC show claimed Sinn Féin spent £700,000 on research from firm linked to party members

Wed Nov 26 2014 - 13:36

Unionist politicians call John Delaney’s IRA ballad ‘shameful and shocking’

DUP MEP says Mr Delaney’s rendition of the Joe McDonnell ballad had only served to glorify the actions of convicted terrorists

By Mark HilliardWed Nov 26 2014 - 01:00

Gerry Adams issues qualified apology for his ‘bastards’ remark

Sinn Féin leader accused of using equality as a tactic rather than a principle

By Gerry MoriartyWed Nov 26 2014 - 01:00

Gerry Adams’s ‘bastards’ remarks clumsy for Sinn Féin leader

Analysis: Normally TD has wit to steer clear of sectarian infighting, writes Gerry Moriarty

By Gerry MoriartyTue Nov 25 2014 - 13:54

Gerry Adams criticised for calling unionists ‘bastards’

UUP says comment from Sinn Féin president in Enniskillen shows ‘true, bigoted colours’

By Steven CarrollTue Nov 25 2014 - 08:06

DUP leader’s subtle message of co-operation to end gridlock

Democratic Unionist Party leader Peter Robinson reminds conference working with Sinn Féin only way to get things done

By Gerry MoriartyMon Nov 24 2014 - 01:00

Sinn Féin will never get Irish language act, DUP members told

Gregory Campbell says SF ‘wish list’ will be treated ‘as no more than toilet paper’

By Gerry MoriartySun Nov 23 2014 - 16:27

Robinson galvanises DUP for Westminster election

First Minister hopes David Cameron will ‘soon allow’ Executive set corporation tax rate

By Gerry MoriartySat Nov 22 2014 - 12:23

Nigel Dodds: Unionists could win three more seats in Westminster

Deputy leader sets the British general election at forefront of DUP annual conference

By Gerry MoriartyFri Nov 21 2014 - 17:55

Simon Hamilton wants national reform plan for Northern Ireland

Enterprise Minister points to jobs investment, says Sinn Féin ‘economically illiterate’

By Gerry MoriartyFri Nov 21 2014 - 17:18

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