Closest matches to “Finding Unionist Unity Should be the Focus”
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Sir Jeffrey – Government needs to focus on replacing the Protocol
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says the Government must focus on replacing the Protocol with arrangements unionists can support before meeting the Secretary of State, warning there can be no stable Executive or Assembly until Northern Ireland's place in the UK internal market is restored. He…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sir Jeffrey – Government needs to focus on replacing the Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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A moment Unionism must not waste
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP writes to members and supporters urging pro-union parties to co-operate, saying he has written to the incoming Ulster Unionist leader Jon Burrows inviting a meeting. He claims a divided unionism will cost seats and criticises Sinn Fein as uninterested in working with…
Constitutional affairs Original release: A moment Unionism must not waste (opens in a new tab)
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TUV focus on undermining unionist negotiating team rather than…
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson MP accuses the TUV of undermining the unionist negotiating team with anonymous posters attacking the DUP over an unreached agreement. He asks Jim Allister whether the posters were party-directed and says ongoing talks with the UK Government continue.
Constitutional affairs Issue: TUV posters attacking DUP over Stormont negotiations Original release: TUV focus on undermining unionist negotiating team rather than… (opens in a new tab)
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Strengthening the Union must include dealing with Protocol: Sir…
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says any serious discussion of the Union's future must address the Northern Ireland Protocol, and urges Labour to commit to replacing it with arrangements that secure unionist and nationalist support so devolution can be restored.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Strengthening the Union must include dealing with Protocol: Sir… (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey : Committed to building a more cohesive unionism
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson tells Kilkeel members that unionist seats were lost due to fractures within unionism, citing 12 unionist votes returning only 9 MLAs across Strangford, North Antrim and East Antrim. He welcomes new members to the South Down association and calls for greater unity…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Sir Jeffrey : Committed to building a more cohesive unionism (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson – “we must maximise the pro-Union vote”
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says he phoned Doug Beattie after his resignation as UUP Leader, wishing him well and calling him a committed Unionist. He says the DUP will engage with the incoming UUP leader on how to strengthen unionist voting in future elections.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Doug Beattie resignation as UUP Leader Original release: Robinson – “we must maximise the pro-Union vote” (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Conference 2022 - Stephen Dunne MLA
DUP MLA Stephen Dunne, addressing the 2022 DUP Annual Conference as North Down MLA, says the party offers grassroots representation and backs the Union, and argues Westminster is best placed to protect households facing soaring bills.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: DUP Conference 2022 - Stephen Dunne MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Democratic Unionist Party Statement
The DUP says it upholds the rule of law after former member Jeffrey Donaldson’s conviction, calling the guilty verdicts justice served. Leader Gavin Robinson MP, Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen MLA and the Party Chairman say they are deeply concerned by recent allegations of inappropriate behaviour,
Justice and policing Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson guilty verdict on historic sex abuse charges Original release: Democratic Unionist Party Statement (opens in a new tab)
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DUP failing Unionism - Empey
Lord Empey, Ulster Unionist Peer, says the DUP is failing Unionism by its Stormont boycott over the NI Protocol and Windsor Framework, citing poll figures showing Unionist voters are now a minority. He responds to Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's call to 'finish the job'.
Constitutional affairs Issue: DUP Stormont boycott and opinion poll on Unionist support Original release: DUP failing Unionism - Empey (opens in a new tab)
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Wilson slams TUV’s absurd & self-destructive plan
DUP MP Sammy Wilson accuses the TUV and Reform UK of a plan to split unionist votes at the next Westminster election, claiming it would hand seats to the Alliance Party and benefit Sinn Fein, and rejects their claim that the DUP is not real unionist.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Wilson slams TUV’s absurd & self-destructive plan (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from the Democratic Unionist Party
The DUP accuses Sinn Féin and deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill of undermining the institutions after the Garvaghy Road blockade in Portadown, and calls for the Chief Constable to be transparent about threats, a fresh security assessment of dissidents and the Provisional IRA, and new…
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Issue: Garvaghy Road Portadown blockade and Sinn Féin accountability dispute Original release: Statement from the Democratic Unionist Party (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Statement on the Publication of an Agreement between the United…
DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says the party will study the detail of the published UK-EU Windsor Framework agreement and its legal texts, and will assess it against the DUP's seven tests, stating EU law still applies in some Northern Ireland economic sectors.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK-EU Windsor Framework agreement and Stormont Brake Original release: Statement on the Publication of an Agreement between the United… (opens in a new tab)
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Actions not words are needed: Sir Jeffrey
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson responds to the Secretary of State, saying trust was eroded by ignored unionist concerns and calling for concrete UK Government action rather than statements on the Windsor Framework, EU laws and the Protocol. He also says the Barnett formula must be replaced with…
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Secretary of State comments on unionist trust and the Windsor Framework Original release: Actions not words are needed: Sir Jeffrey (opens in a new tab)
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Unionist co-operation stops SF’s observer status proposal – Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson says a Petition of Concern defeating Sinn Féin's motion for EU observer status shows unionists can work together to resist SF's pro-EU agenda. He claims the move would deepen EU links and damage Northern Ireland's economy.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Assembly Petition of Concern defeats Sinn Féin EU observer status motion Original release: Unionist co-operation stops SF’s observer status proposal – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Progress requires a return to consensus politics: Robinson
DUP MP Gavin Robinson says progress in Northern Ireland requires unionists and nationalists moving forward together, responding to Taoiseach Micheal Martin's comments on the EU and UK. He calls for leadership to replace what he describes as a failed EU position on the Protocol and for a return to…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Progress requires a return to consensus politics: Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol must be replaced with arrangements unionists can support
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP urges the Government to consider the Supreme Court judgement and its own arguments in the case, and to replace the Protocol with arrangements unionists can support.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Supreme Court ruling on Northern Ireland Protocol lawfulness Original release: Protocol must be replaced with arrangements unionists can support (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader briefs members of the Foreign Press Association
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, after briefing Foreign Press Association members in London, says the Protocol lacked unionist backing and urges a replacement that wins cross-community support, welcoming the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill as a step away from the current arrangements.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK Government Protocol Bill unveiled to disapply parts of Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: DUP Leader briefs members of the Foreign Press Association (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson in no position to lecture given the strategic errors made under his leadership - Aiken
UUP MLA Steve Aiken OBE says Peter Robinson is in no position to criticise the UUP, arguing the DUP backed the Protocol before opposing it and that Robinson's St Andrews changes to the Belfast Agreement harmed unionism.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Robinson in no position to lecture given the strategic errors made under his leadership - Aiken (opens in a new tab)
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Step Forward to Shape Northern Ireland’s Future – Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP urges young unionists to shape Northern Ireland's future within the UK, dismisses border poll talk as a distraction, and accuses Alliance of divisive positions on Irish language signage, Palestine flags and climate policy.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Step Forward to Shape Northern Ireland’s Future – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Staying the course – Robinson
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson, speaking to members in East Londonderry, says the Windsor Framework fell short of DUP manifesto commitments but progress was made, and calls on rivals to accept they were wrong to dismiss concerns about the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Windsor Framework agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Staying the course – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Election of Leader & Deputy Leader
DUP Chairman Lord Morrow announces that Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been returned as party leader and Gavin Robinson elected deputy leader after internal processes. Leader Donaldson thanks Paula Bradley for her service as deputy.
Constitutional affairs Issue: DUP leadership and deputy leadership election outcome Original release: Election of Leader & Deputy Leader (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson tells Belfast Twelfth "When unionism is split, unionism…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP tells the Belfast Twelfth field that unionism must unite and says a split vote cost Lagan Valley, calling for talks on strategy and electoral understanding ahead of the Assembly and Council elections. He also criticises the Windsor Framework.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Robinson tells Belfast Twelfth "When unionism is split, unionism… (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey – Protocol must be replaced with arrangements unionists…
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP welcomes Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's acknowledgement that imposing the Protocol against unionist wishes was a mistake. He calls on London, Dublin and Brussels to replace it with arrangements unionists can support, restoring devolution.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Taoiseach acknowledgement of Northern Ireland Protocol mistake Original release: Sir Jeffrey – Protocol must be replaced with arrangements unionists… (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey – A return to cross-community consensus can provide…
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson calls for a return to cross-community consensus to restore devolution, ahead of the British Irish Council meeting in Blackpool and a Prime Minister-Taoiseach meeting. He says the Protocol's trade barriers must be removed in a way unionists can support.
Constitutional affairs Issue: British Irish Council meeting attended by British Prime Minister, November 2022 Original release: Sir Jeffrey – A return to cross-community consensus can provide… (opens in a new tab)
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Progress must be built on solid foundations
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says progress in Northern Ireland depends on cross-community consensus, warning that changes to institutions to exclude unionists would end power-sharing and urging Alliance to back future Protocol arrangements unionists can support.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: President Biden's Northern Ireland visit and Belfast Agreement anniversary Original release: Progress must be built on solid foundations (opens in a new tab)
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Our focus is on making Northern Ireland work - Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says the party will focus on making Northern Ireland work within the UK, responding to a Dublin City and Ulster University report estimating the costs of a united Ireland. He questions its assumptions on pensions and UK debt and argues most people want to remain in the…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Dublin City and Ulster University report on costs of a united Ireland Original release: Our focus is on making Northern Ireland work - Robinson (opens in a new tab)