Democratic Unionist Party

24 releases last 12 months.

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Latest releases

Sinn Fein’s ANC Bill would rob lowland farmers to boost payments to…
- 5 November 2026
- Criticism
The DUP says Sinn Fein’s ANC Bill would rob low‑land farmers to increase payments to other groups, warning it would damage agriculture and calling for the proposal to be withdrawn.
- Agriculture and rural affairs
- Public finance and taxation
- Economy and employment
- Northern Ireland
- Issue: Sinn Fein ANC Bill proposal
Original release: Sinn Fein’s ANC Bill would rob lowland farmers to boost payments to…Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
Brett praises integrity of McCartney family
- 5 November 2026
- Congratulations or recognition
Democratic Unionist Party member Brett says the McCartney family has shown integrity, praising their conduct amid recent public attention.
- Other
- Northern Ireland
Original release: Brett praises integrity of McCartney family Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
Overwhelming opposition to Alliance Conversion Practices Bill -…
- 5 November 2026
- Criticism
The Democratic Unionist Party says it strongly opposes the Alliance Party's Conversion Practices Bill, arguing it would undermine parental rights and religious freedom and calling for its withdrawal.
- Disability and equality
- Northern Ireland
- Issue: Alliance Conversion Practices Bill
Original release: Overwhelming opposition to Alliance Conversion Practices Bill -…Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
DUP will oppose carbon audit penalties on farmers – McIlveen
- 5 November 2026
- Policy announcement
The party opposes carbon audit penalties on farmers. Minister McIlveen is involved.
- Agriculture and rural affairs
- Environment and climate
- Northern Ireland
Original release: DUP will oppose carbon audit penalties on farmers – McIlveen
Those who breach their pledge must face consequences - Robinson
- 4 November 2026
- Criticism
The party states that pledge breaches must have consequences. Peter Robinson made the statement.
- Other
- Northern Ireland
Original release: Those who breach their pledge must face consequences - Robinson
DUP to Trigger Stormont Brake Over New EU Customs Rules
- 4 November 2026
- Response to an event
The party plans to use the Stormont brake over new EU customs rules. This concerns the party.
- Constitutional affairs
- International affairs
- Northern Ireland
- Cross-border / all-island
- International
- Issue: Stormont brake request on EU customs regulations
Original release: DUP to Trigger Stormont Brake Over New EU Customs Rules
DUP MLAs press Southern Trust over Daisy Hill maternity withdrawal
- 3 November 2026
- Call for action
The party MLAs are pressing the Southern Trust over the withdrawal of maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital.
- Health
- Northern Ireland
- Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension
Original release: DUP MLAs press Southern Trust over Daisy Hill maternity withdrawal
Political leadership needed to promote PSNI recruitment - Clarke
- 3 November 2026
- Call for action
The party's Clarke says political leadership is needed to promote PSNI recruitment.
- Justice and policing
- Northern Ireland
Original release: Political leadership needed to promote PSNI recruitment - Clarke

Main topics

DUP releases by main topic

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Item	Releases
Justice and policing	7
Other	5
Economy and employment	3
Agriculture and rural affairs	2
Community relations and legacy	2
Constitutional affairs	2
Health	1
Public finance and taxation	1
Disability and equality	1

Releases over time

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2026-W45	9

Communication types

DUP releases by main purpose

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Item	Releases
Policy announcement	1
Criticism	7
Response to an event	8
Call for action	5
Congratulations or recognition	1
General commentary	2

Compared with all parties

Share of this party’s releases on each main topic, next to the share across every party’s releases in the same period. Shares avoid favouring parties that publish more.

Topic	DUP	All parties
Justice and policing	29%	18%
Other	21%	6%
Economy and employment	13%	9%
Agriculture and rural affairs	8%	5%
Community relations and legacy	8%	12%
Constitutional affairs	8%	16%
Health	4%	9%
Public finance and taxation	4%	3%
Disability and equality	4%	3%
Education	0%	5%
Housing	0%	1%
Environment and climate	0%	4%
Infrastructure and transport	0%	3%
Social security and welfare	0%	1%
Local government	0%	3%
International affairs	0%	1%

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Issues with statements from several parties

Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension (4 parties, 26 October 2026)
Budget announcement (3 parties, 28 October 2026)
Rasharkin attacks (2 parties, 2 November 2026)

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Source	Status	Last successful check	Historical import
News section sitemaps https://mydup.com/sitemaps-1-sitemap.xml	Working	8 Nov 2026, 18:03	complete
News listing page https://mydup.com/news	Working	8 Nov 2026, 18:03	not applicable
Internet Archive index of /news/ (historical recovery) https://web.archive.org/cdx/search/cdx	Working with problems	8 Nov 2026, 18:12	complete