The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has been in the news recently due to various significant events. Former party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson faced charges of rape, while his wife, Eleanor Donaldson, was charged with aiding and abetting rape. The party's internal newsletter addressed the situation, emphasizing the need to end speculation and investigate the matter promptly. Additionally, the DUP agreed to end its boycott, allowing for the restoration of the Stormont executive and assembly in Northern Ireland. This move came after a two-year impasse in the power-sharing government.
The DUP, founded in 1971 during the Troubles in Northern Ireland by Ian Paisley, has been a prominent unionist political party advocating for British identity. Over the years, the party has played a significant role in Northern Irish politics, with leaders like Paisley and Arlene Foster at the helm. The DUP's stance on various issues, including Brexit and power-sharing agreements, has often been a point of contention and negotiation within the political landscape of Northern Ireland.
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Former DUP leader faces 11 charges spanning 21 years, as wife, Eleanor Donaldson, charged with aiding and abetting rape
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Ian Paisley says the DUP is the only unionist party which can win a sizeable number of MP seats.
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The force released a statement to end "unhelpful speculation" about the case. It "immediately commenced an investigation into this matter" after receiving the complaint, it said. It is understood Donaldson will be "strenuously contesting" all charges agai
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The internal newsletter was sent after former party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson was charged with rape.
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Northern Ireland's power-sharing government has been restored after a two-year impasse, but a funding dispute threatens to overshadow the achievement.
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Rishi Sunak admits the government has failed to reduce NHS waiting lists, with over 7.6 million patients waiting for treatment in England.
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Stormont sits for the first time in two years, with the expectation of a return to devolved government in Northern Ireland.
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The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has agreed to end its boycott, paving the way for the restoration of the Stormont executive and assembly.
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Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill appointed as First Minister of Northern Ireland, marking a historic shift in the UK-controlled country.
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The UK government has agreed to reduce checks on goods entering Northern Ireland from Britain, addressing the concerns of the DUP and paving the way for the party to return to Stormont.
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Both the details and the repercussions of the new Northern Ireland plan will be aggressively contested, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle
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The DUP has agreed to a deal to return to power-sharing at Stormont after boycotting the Northern Ireland government for nearly two years.
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Tens of thousands of public sector workers in Northern Ireland went on strike to protest the absence of a functioning government and pay disparities.
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Northern Ireland's public sector workers, representing around 170,000 employees, stage a 24-hour strike over pay increases and political deadlock.
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Thousands of public sector workers in Northern Ireland are set to strike on 18 January over pay disputes.
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PM tells the liaison committee progress is being made
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Politicians gathered at Dublin Castle for a meeting of the British-Irish Council.
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Pro-Palestinian protests in the UK have been disrupted by incidents of antisemitism, including the display of Nazi symbols and chants.
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Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald shifts stance on Israel, potentially impacting coalition prospects
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Talks between the DUP and UK Government are ongoing, with the DUP leader stating that gaps remain and the party is set to meet the government later this week.