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Christopher Stalford

Christopher Stalford is a DUP politician in Northern Ireland

Christopher Stalford’s death: A bright light has gone out in our party and in NI politics, says Sir Jeffrey

A bright light has gone out in Northern Ireland politics with the sudden death of DUP MLA Christopher Stalford, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said.

Christopher Stalford was elected a DUP councillor at just 22

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Sam McBride Opinion Steeped in politics from his teens, just days ago Christopher Stalford had been given good news...

There are MLAs whose lack of ability is painfully apparent and who seem awkwardly out of place in the Assembly. Christopher Stalford was never one of them.

Christopher Stalford MLA has died aged 39 (Liam McBurney/PA)

Donaldson: DUP left devastated by death of MLA Christopher Stalford

The Democratic Unionist Party has been left “devastated” by the sudden death of Christopher Stalford, party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said.

‘Passionate about education and equality for all’ – Braniel Primary School pays tribute to Christopher Stalford

A primary school where Christopher Stalford served as a governor has described him as someone who was "passionate about education and equality for all".

‘A decent and dedicated public servant’ – Northern Ireland’s political parties pay tribute to Christopher Stalford

Politicians across Northern Ireland united today as they paid tribute to DUP MLA Christopher Stalford, following his tragic and sudden death.

Christopher Stalford in his own words

This article was originally published in August, 2017, under the title: Christopher Stalford: 'I don't see myself as a future DUP leader. I'm an Arlene 'ultra'

The late Christopher Stalford. Pic: Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph.

Christopher Stalford: DUP MLA a key player in the party who will be sorely missed by colleagues

The late South Belfast MLA Christopher Stalford entered politics at just 22 years of age and went on to become a key player for the DUP.

DUP MLA Christopher Stalford. Credit: Kevin Scott

Political rivals united in tribute as DUP MLA Christopher Stalford (39) dies suddenly

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said he is “devastated” at the sudden death of the DUP MLA Christopher Stalford, describing how he was “born to be a public representative”.

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The Weekly Political Spin: From delayed apologies and Poots' preference for steak, to Thatcher and Cromwell

From delayed apologies and Poots' preference for steak, to Thatcher and Cromwell, Andrew Madden takes a closer look at some of the more unusual things in the Assembly and further afield this week.

Political games overshadowing our education crisis, says DUP

A war of words has already started ahead of the recall of the NI Assembly on Monday to debate the mounting crisis in education with a DUP MLA claiming other parties are playing political with education rather than seeking answers to the situation

Follow me: The late Ian Paisley founded both a church and a political party

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Sam McBride Opinion Paisleyism in the DUP has outlasted its founder, but it is now all but dead

When one of Ian Paisley’s most astute biographers was attempting to convey the novelty of how the cleric had melded the sacred and the secular to achieve great political power, he had to go back to Cardinal Wolsey in 16th century England and Cardinal Richelieu in France a century later.

Flames: The Eleventh Night bonfire in Sandy Row in 2019, with the Victoria Place apartment building on the right

Grenfell scheme will replace Belfast apartment block's cladding

An apartment block with Grenfell-style cladding that was once damaged by an Eleventh Night bonfire may not be repaired until the middle of next year — five years after the London disaster that claimed more than 70 lives.

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exclusive Sale of fake vaccination cards 'beneath contempt': Man based in Republic claims fake certificate would be accepted in NI

Fake vaccine cards are being sold online ahead of the introduction of fines for those in breach of the Covid certification scheme in Northern Ireland.

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Christopher Stalford

Christopher Stalford’s death: A bright light has gone out in our party and in NI politics, says Sir Jeffrey

Sam McBride Opinion Steeped in politics from his teens, just days ago Christopher Stalford had been given good news...

Donaldson: DUP left devastated by death of MLA Christopher Stalford

‘Passionate about education and equality for all’ – Braniel Primary School pays tribute to Christopher Stalford

‘A decent and dedicated public servant’ – Northern Ireland’s political parties pay tribute to Christopher Stalford

Christopher Stalford in his own words

Christopher Stalford: DUP MLA a key player in the party who will be sorely missed by colleagues

Political rivals united in tribute as DUP MLA Christopher Stalford (39) dies suddenly

The Weekly Political Spin: From delayed apologies and Poots' preference for steak, to Thatcher and Cromwell

Political games overshadowing our education crisis, says DUP

Sam McBride Opinion Paisleyism in the DUP has outlasted its founder, but it is now all but dead

Grenfell scheme will replace Belfast apartment block's cladding

exclusive Sale of fake vaccination cards 'beneath contempt': Man based in Republic claims fake certificate would be accepted in NI

Report on flags and culture just kicks can down road, says Long

Flags report: SDLP and Greens call for action plan, while DUP MLA criticises Sinn Fein

First Minister Paul Givan won’t deny he has resigned from Free Presbyterian Church after NI centenary event dispute

Flags and culture report ‘farce’ as Executive still deciding how to ‘facilitate’ publication

Andrew Madden Opinion The weekly political spin: The Illuminati-run council to sovereign sausages and a leak or two

Lord Frost seeks to blame predecessors for Brexit issues in Northern Ireland

McIlveen pledges to bring forward childcare strategy for Northern Ireland

EU listening to unionist concerns over NI Protocol, says Sefcovic

Stormont ministers discuss register for those banned from owning animals