Gavin Robinson and the DUP need to reach out with style as well as substance
The DUP gives the impression of modernising at minimum speed, while being constantly tempted by conservative culture-war positions
Gavin Robinson
Stories about Gavin Robinson of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) in Northern Ireland
Sinn Féin under growing pressure over references for former colleague later convicted of child-sex offences
Taoiseach Simon Harris calls on Mary Lou McDonald to answer questions about press officer controversy
A changing of the guard within the DUP but still no whiff of the barnstorming conferences of the past
Tough year for DUP amid Jeffrey Donaldson’s resignation, losing three seats in UK election; and Brexit and its Irish Sea border complications
Robinson pledges ‘new approach’ to revitalise DUP at first annual conference as new leader
Party leader did not directly refer to historical sex offence charges that Jeffrey Donaldson’s faces and denies
Clear change of tone in Belfast as Keir Starmer promises stability and respect
Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald compared working with Labour rather than the Conservatives ‘as the daylight to the dark’
‘I’m sure there’s one or two hearts and minds yet to win’: DUP leader embracing Belfast East battle with Alliance rival
Gavin Robison in 2015 regained the seat Naomi Long took from his party but the margin is tight, especially with TUV running against him
The Irish Times view on Northern Ireland’s election: a contest with consequences
Subject to the fortunes of the DUP, Sinn Féin could end up by default with the largest number of MPs,
Farage’s long shadow crosses the Irish Sea to influence how unionists might vote
The TUV is contesting 14 of the North’s 18 constituencies. It will not win any of them but it could cause serious damage to the DUP, its leader Gavin Robinson and more widely to unionism
DUP has most reason to be anxious as North’s parties prepare for Westminster vote
As Sinn Féin learned earlier this month in the South, the difference between success and failure is often about expectations
Support for Irish unity not advanced one step in 25 years, says DUP leader
Gavin Robinson predicts ‘strong and positive future’ for Northern Ireland within the UK
Gavin Robinson says he will ‘continue Irish Sea border fight’ as he’s ratified as DUP leader
Robinson has been serving as interim leader since early April when Jeffrey Donaldson resigned
Alliance leader Naomi Long confirms she will contest East Belfast election seat
DUP interim leader Gavin Robinson faces challenge to defend seat
Agreement to run non-party unionist candidate for Fermanagh and South Tyrone seat proposed
Current Sinn Féin MP Michelle Gildernew rules herself out of defending seat as she is running in European elections
Ukrainian refugees to have welfare allowances cut from €232 per week to €38.80, under new plan
Jim O’Callaghan says Government could designate Northern Ireland a safe third country after Belfast judgment
The DUP can appoint a new leader, but it can’t change how voters associate the party with Jeffrey Donaldson
There is no precedent for this sort of crisis in Northern Ireland politics. The long-term fallout will be the DUP's biggest challenge
Donaldson resignation: Emma Little-Pengelly vows to do ‘all I can to provide stability’ following shock departure
Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill says Northern party leaders in agreement there was no threat to Stormont
DUP reeling as leader Jeffrey Donaldson exits after being charged with sexual offences
East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson appointed interim party chief in move unanimously backed by ruling officers
Jeffrey Donaldson resigns as DUP leader after being charged with sex offences
Gavin Robinson appointed interim party leader following emergency meeting of party officers
Government ready to work with DUP’s interim leader Gavin Robinson
Mr Robinson, who took over following shock resignation of Jeffrey Donaldson, has described developments as ‘devastating’
DUP faithful will expect interim leader Gavin Robinson to steady the party
Unclear if leadership contest coming or whether Robinson keen to remain in situ permanently
Jeffrey Donaldson, at the heart of Northern Irish politics for nearly 40 years
From Enoch Powell to post-Brexit negotiations, former DUP leader has been an influential figure for decades
Jeffrey Donaldson’s departure is only the beginning of a crisis
News of DUP leader’s resignation over 'historical' charges has stunned Northern Ireland
DUP chastises Kenny over Brexit warning on Northern Ireland
Ian Paisley jnr: ‘A fool would know’ Kenny’s intervention would be ‘counterproductive’
Foster’s C of I background will not matter, say DUP members
New head of party ‘will be judged on how she performs as First Minister and as leader’
Welfare cuts are greater threat than republicans - McGuinness
North’s Deputy First Minister says reforms pose danger to Assembly and Executive
Cameron promises European Union referendum by 2017
Tory leader may attempt to broker deal with DUP and UUP to cushion commons majority
Northern Ireland: Dawn brings light for DUP, as UUP awake
Significant changes in electoral arithmetic
East Belfast: DUP regains seat as Naomi Long loses out
Gavin Robinson secures 19,575 votes in area traditionally regarded as unionist heartland
NI candidates hope for key role in shaping UK government
DUP claims it is best placed to exert influence in any hung parliament
UK elections: Big jobs on the line in Northern Ireland power play
Voters across 18 constituencies could have big say in make-up of new parliament
East Belfast: Alliance has Long shot in edgy grudge match
Sitting MP Naomi Long faces uphill struggle to retain seat against unity unionist rival
Disastrous timing of comments forced Jim Wells out
Analysis: From the moment the comments emerged the DUP knew it faced electoral damage
Pressure on DUP over same-sex child abuse comments by Jim Wells
More calls on Health Minister to resign as Assembly votes for fourth time on gay marriage
Robinson says DUP could play ‘pivotal’ role in next British parliament
First Minister confident that DUP will regain East Belfast seat he lost to Naomi Long
DUP could hold the keys to 10 Downing Street
Westminster general election campaign cranks into gear in Northern Ireland
UK general election: three close races and three bankers up North
Naomi Long, Michelle Gildernew, Alasdair McDonnell face tough contests while Paul Maskey, Gregory Campbell, Ian Paisley Junior look home and dry
David Cameron’s election campaign tour arrives in Belfast
Says message is ‘there is one month to save the UK’ from Labour’s tax policy
Alliance Party begins battle to hold East Belfast
Flags are not now an issue on the doorsteps, says MP Naomi Long
The painful electoral logic that applies with Northern Ireland’s May election
DUP likely to be the main beneficiary in pact with UUP
SDLP rules out SF election pact to counter unionist deal
Decision of UUP and DUP to work constituencies together described as ‘narrow minded’
DUP and UUP join forces in Westminster electoral pact
Sinn Féin MP says parties coming together ‘is a challenge to progressive politics’
Robinson galvanises DUP for Westminster election
First Minister hopes David Cameron will ‘soon allow’ Executive set corporation tax rate
Nigel Dodds: Unionists could win three more seats in Westminster
Deputy leader sets the British general election at forefront of DUP annual conference
DUP leader will try to motivate party with prospect of pivotal Westminster role
Peter Robinson: ‘We must thank you for that interesting test case on water charges you had in the South, it’s been very useful’
Dozens of teenagers treated for effects of alcohol at Belfast gig
Emergency services declare a major incident at Odyssey Arena concert
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