Democratic Unionist Party

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson condemns effigies of Sinn Fein and Alliance politicians on bonfires

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has condemned the burning of “posters, flags or pictures of serving politicians” after a number of election posters and effigies of political figures were placed on bonfires over the Twelfth of July.

Annual 12th of July demonstrations which were held at Armagh City (Credit: Stephen Hamilton)

Day of celebration as Armagh hosts largest Twelfth celebration of 2022

It was a day of celebration in Armagh as it hosted the biggest Twelfth of 2022 — and was also featured on GB News.

Annual 12th July parade through Newry city, Co Down, this morning. (Credit: PACEMAKER BELFAST)

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Sam McBride Opinion Top Orangemen vow to defeat NI Protocol as they denounce PM, Taoiseach and US President

The Orange Order’s two most senior figures have delivered hardline anti-protocol speeches from Twelfth platforms, backing the DUP in staying out of Stormont until “a clear irreversible process that rids us of this treacherous protocol”.

Larne Port, from where Mid and East Antrim Borough Council withdrew its staff

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From stolen pallets to police raids... the biggest scandals to rock local authorities

Councils have had their fair share of scandals over the years, involving everything from stolen pallets for bonfires to police raids and an affair.

Flowers left beside the bonfire in Larne where John Steele died

Regulations wouldn’t have prevented bonfire death, says DUP MP Sammy Wilson

DUP MP Sammy Wilson has said he hopes the death of John Steele, who died after falling from the Antiville pyre in Larne, is not used as a “political opportunity” by those who wish to remove bonfires from Twelfth of July celebrations.

The remaining flags outside St Comgall's Church in Antrim town on Sunday

Sinn Fein MLA hits out over flags outside Catholic church in Antrim town

A Sinn Fein MLA has hit out after paramilitary and Parachute Regiment flags were erected outside a Catholic church and school in Antrim Town.

Arlene Foster attends the Orange Order's annual Battle of the Boyne parade in Fife in 2018

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Big read: The Twelfth – ‘For housebound people like my mum it is nice to see the event live on TV’, says Dame Arlene

A high profile political exit after party colleagues rebelled en masse — this week’s events at Westminster will have felt eerily familiar for Arlene Foster.

Adam Street bonfire: PSNI treating petrol bomb attack as ‘hate crime’ with calls for calm following incident

A petrol bomb attack on a north Belfast bonfire on Thursday evening has been condemned by the DUP as a “deliberate attempt” to heighten tensions in the area.

Shailesh Vara, the new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Credit: UK Parliament/PA Wire)

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Andrew Madden Opinion What will be on the new Northern Ireland Secretary’s in-tray?

It has long been known as the short straw of Cabinet appointments — and even a punishment to some of those chosen for the position — but the role of Northern Ireland Secretary is nothing if not eventful.

Sinn Fein Vice President Michelle O'Neill

Northern Ireland politicians react to Boris Johnson's resignation

The leader of the DUP has warned the next Prime Minister that the face significant challenges including getting rid of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

DUP’s Pam Cameron to take part in LGBTQ+ event alongside leaders of NI’s other main political parties

The DUP is expected to be the only major Stormont party not to send its leader to an LGBTQ+ event on Wednesday.

DUP MLA Diane Forsythe and Alliance MLA Patricia O'Lynn

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Eimear McGovern Opinion On-air spat between MLAs shows how simple things can’t be addressed

Have you ever listened to the future and thought, "not for me"?

Diane Forsythe and Patricia O’Lynn exchange: The interview in full

Two newly elected MLAs became embroiled in a heated on-air argument over party politics and ‘free time’ as they discussed pay issues while the Executive is inactive on Tuesday morning.

A bonfire towers taller than houses in the Craigyhill area of Larne on July 6, 2022 (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph)

Craigyhill bonfire: Councillor describes pyre as ‘engineering feat’ as others raise concerns

A massive bonfire in Co Antrim has been hailed as “a feat of engineering” by a DUP councillor responding to safety concerns expressed by Sinn Fein.

'My family and my job are my priority. I can manage to do both': MLAs Diane Forsythe and Patricia O’Lynn clash over who works harder

Two newly elected MLAs became embroiled in an on-air spat over who works harder as they discussed pay issues while the Executive is inactive.

Sinn Fein MP Chris Hazzard (Liam McBurney/PA)

Sinn Fein MP Chris Hazzard accuses Leo Varadkar of ‘flip-flopping’ on Irish unity issue

Sinn Fein MP Chris Hazzard has said Irish unity is too important an issue to "constantly flip-flop on" as he hit back at claims from Tanaiste Leo Varadkar that a border poll would not be "appropriate" at this time.

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Leading Brexiteer donates £30,000 to TUV – but DUP silent on claim they got the ‘same amount’ from him

A prominent Brexiteer who wants to see the Northern Ireland Assembly abolished has donated £30,000 to the Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) political party.

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Suzanne Breen Opinion Stormont deadlock – Why a quick return to the polls is very unlikely

Just two months after Northern Ireland went to the polls, speculation is rife that the DUP is intent on another Assembly election.

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson. Photo: Liam McBurney

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Sam McBride Opinion A January Stormont election is increasingly hard to avoid – and entails huge risks for DUP

After a visit from Sinn Féin’s vice president last week, Cobh and Harbour Chamber posted online that “First Minister Michelle O’Neill” had visited their offices. It was an easy mistake to make, but the truth is that Ms O’Neill could still be the first minister who never was.

The latest energy price hikes have come into effect (Stock image)

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Allison Morris Opinion NI public could turn on DUP very quickly over cost of living crisis

Another week, another price hike. Consumers have once again been hit with huge energy bill rises, adding hundreds to annual household costs.

Sammy Wilson writes to MPs after veggie burger rejection during protocol check

DUP MP Sammy Wilson has written to MPs after a story in the Belfast Telegraph highlighted a decision to turn back a load of vegetarian burgers which had been set to enter Northern Ireland because of how a Spanish vet had written the letter ‘i’.

UDA flags flying in Newtownards this week

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Allison Morris Opinion Another summer of discontent as still no one takes responsibility for removal of paramilitary flags

With the summer marching season now well under way, the issue of flags on lampposts in mixed areas or along arterial routes has once again hit the headlines.

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson condemns effigies of Sinn Fein and Alliance politicians on bonfires

Day of celebration as Armagh hosts largest Twelfth celebration of 2022

Sam McBride Opinion Top Orangemen vow to defeat NI Protocol as they denounce PM, Taoiseach and US President

From stolen pallets to police raids... the biggest scandals to rock local authorities

Regulations wouldn’t have prevented bonfire death, says DUP MP Sammy Wilson

Sinn Fein MLA hits out over flags outside Catholic church in Antrim town

Big read: The Twelfth – ‘For housebound people like my mum it is nice to see the event live on TV’, says Dame Arlene

Adam Street bonfire: PSNI treating petrol bomb attack as ‘hate crime’ with calls for calm following incident

Andrew Madden Opinion What will be on the new Northern Ireland Secretary’s in-tray?

Northern Ireland politicians react to Boris Johnson's resignation

DUP’s Pam Cameron to take part in LGBTQ+ event alongside leaders of NI’s other main political parties

Eimear McGovern Opinion On-air spat between MLAs shows how simple things can’t be addressed

Diane Forsythe and Patricia O’Lynn exchange: The interview in full

Craigyhill bonfire: Councillor describes pyre as ‘engineering feat’ as others raise concerns

'My family and my job are my priority. I can manage to do both': MLAs Diane Forsythe and Patricia O’Lynn clash over who works harder

Sinn Fein MP Chris Hazzard accuses Leo Varadkar of ‘flip-flopping’ on Irish unity issue

Leading Brexiteer donates £30,000 to TUV – but DUP silent on claim they got the ‘same amount’ from him

Suzanne Breen Opinion Stormont deadlock – Why a quick return to the polls is very unlikely

Sam McBride Opinion A January Stormont election is increasingly hard to avoid – and entails huge risks for DUP

Allison Morris Opinion NI public could turn on DUP very quickly over cost of living crisis

Sammy Wilson writes to MPs after veggie burger rejection during protocol check

Allison Morris Opinion Another summer of discontent as still no one takes responsibility for removal of paramilitary flags

DUP councillor Marc Collins suspended over tweets directed at Sinn Fein’s John Finucane

exclusive Liz Truss: I've no regrets over NI Protocol support, we needed to get Brexit done

DUP minister Poots warns MPs against rebelling over Protocol Bill

Concern over three year delays in Northern Ireland planning process

DUP’s Gregory Campbell: ‘Stable foundation for devolution more important than threat to MLA salaries’

Brandon Lewis: Northern Ireland Protocol Bill was not delayed to put pressure on DUP

exclusive Mayor of Antrim & Newtownabbey left red-faced after posing for pic with convicted criminals

Agricultural supplier backed by Edwin Poots fails in bid to retain shed build without planning permission