Menu
15/05/2023
DUP Leader Urges Voters To Unite Behind His Party
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has taken to the streets in L'Derry to urge "pro-Northern Ireland voters to unite behind the DUP and strengthen his hand to finish the job".
After canvassing in L'Derry ahead of this week's Council Elections, Sir Jeffrey said: "The Democratic Unionist Party is the party for the people whose identity is focused on their Northern Ireland heritage and our place in the United Kingdom. We are the party that unapologetically puts Northern Ireland first and we have earned the reputation to be the people's party by virtue of our work in and for the community."
Sir Jeffrey went on to call for "greater unionist co-operation and unity" as he pledged that DUP candidates elected to local councils would co-operate with other unionists to "strengthen our heritage and culture".
He continued: "Our goal has been and remains to strengthen the Pro-Union voice in Northern Ireland. Growing the support for our cause must be the on-going objective.
"Drawing together all the strands of people who are Pro-Union is not easy but the consequence of allowing unionism to continue fracturing will be a Northern Ireland led by Sinn Fein whose goal is to remove us from the United Kingdom.
"We are democrats and whilst we respect the outcome of elections, we do not believe a majority of those living in Northern Ireland want to spend the next decade talking about a border poll.
"At this election we want to see Pro-Union voters working together to ensure more unionist councillors are elected. If unionists want to see more unionist seats across the 11 Councils then they need to vote for it."
After canvassing in L'Derry ahead of this week's Council Elections, Sir Jeffrey said: "The Democratic Unionist Party is the party for the people whose identity is focused on their Northern Ireland heritage and our place in the United Kingdom. We are the party that unapologetically puts Northern Ireland first and we have earned the reputation to be the people's party by virtue of our work in and for the community."
Sir Jeffrey went on to call for "greater unionist co-operation and unity" as he pledged that DUP candidates elected to local councils would co-operate with other unionists to "strengthen our heritage and culture".
He continued: "Our goal has been and remains to strengthen the Pro-Union voice in Northern Ireland. Growing the support for our cause must be the on-going objective.
"Drawing together all the strands of people who are Pro-Union is not easy but the consequence of allowing unionism to continue fracturing will be a Northern Ireland led by Sinn Fein whose goal is to remove us from the United Kingdom.
"We are democrats and whilst we respect the outcome of elections, we do not believe a majority of those living in Northern Ireland want to spend the next decade talking about a border poll.
"At this election we want to see Pro-Union voters working together to ensure more unionist councillors are elected. If unionists want to see more unionist seats across the 11 Councils then they need to vote for it."
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
28 May 2021
UUP Door Is 'Open' To Disaffected DUP Members
New Ulster Unionist Party leader Doug Beattie said the door of his party was 'open' to any disaffected DUP councillors and members who may want to join.
UUP Door Is 'Open' To Disaffected DUP Members
New Ulster Unionist Party leader Doug Beattie said the door of his party was 'open' to any disaffected DUP councillors and members who may want to join.
03 May 2023
DUP Accused Of 'Failing Unionism'
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has accused the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) of "failing Unionism" as voter support falls to an all-time low. Ulster Unionist Peer, Lord Empey, made the accusation following a recent opinion poll which revealed that those voting for Unionist parties "are now a minority in Northern Ireland".
DUP Accused Of 'Failing Unionism'
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has accused the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) of "failing Unionism" as voter support falls to an all-time low. Ulster Unionist Peer, Lord Empey, made the accusation following a recent opinion poll which revealed that those voting for Unionist parties "are now a minority in Northern Ireland".
04 December 2003
Haass moves on to Dublin as Northern talks conclude
The US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland will move on to Dublin later today as talks conclude with the political leaders in Northern Ireland. President Bush's special envoy Richard Haass met with a representation from Democratic Unionist Party earlier today in a meeting that was afterward described as "useful" by the DUP. The Rev.
Haass moves on to Dublin as Northern talks conclude
The US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland will move on to Dublin later today as talks conclude with the political leaders in Northern Ireland. President Bush's special envoy Richard Haass met with a representation from Democratic Unionist Party earlier today in a meeting that was afterward described as "useful" by the DUP. The Rev.
03 October 2002
Conservative MP steps down from party to join DUP
Westminster MP, and staunch supporter of unionism, Andrew Hunter has announced his decision to stand down from the Conservative party and join the Democratic Unionist Party. Mr Hunter, who is MP for Basingstoke, made the announcement on Wednesday after informing Conservative Party leader Iain Duncan Smith of his intentions in a written letter.
Conservative MP steps down from party to join DUP
Westminster MP, and staunch supporter of unionism, Andrew Hunter has announced his decision to stand down from the Conservative party and join the Democratic Unionist Party. Mr Hunter, who is MP for Basingstoke, made the announcement on Wednesday after informing Conservative Party leader Iain Duncan Smith of his intentions in a written letter.
24 June 2015
UUP Announce Two New Co-Optees
The UUP has announced two new co-optees to the Northern Ireland Assembly. Neil Somerville has been announced as Tom Elliott's replacement. Mr Somerville said: "It will be a privilege and an honour to serve the people of Fermanagh & South Tyrone in the Northern Ireland Assembly.
UUP Announce Two New Co-Optees
The UUP has announced two new co-optees to the Northern Ireland Assembly. Neil Somerville has been announced as Tom Elliott's replacement. Mr Somerville said: "It will be a privilege and an honour to serve the people of Fermanagh & South Tyrone in the Northern Ireland Assembly.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Gale, coastal severe gale, northwest winds ease from late afternoon. Scattered showers will fall as snow over the hills at first, becoming isolated from mid-afternoon. Maximum temperature 7 °C.Tonight:Showers, scattered in the evening, will clear by midnight leaving the night dry with clear spells. Cloud will spread east towards morning. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
