The Irish Times

Northern Ireland protocol ‘can and will be dealt with’, Doug Beattie says

UUP leader says there will be ‘no united Ireland in my lifetime’ at manifesto launch

Thu Mar 31 2022 - 14:24

‘A new Act of Union’: Daughter of DUP leader marries son of UUP chairman

Jeffrey Donaldson’s daughter marries son of former UUP chairman Danny Kennedy

Fri Jun 25 2021 - 20:20

Army veteran Doug Beattie seeking to be next UUP leader

Steve Aiken formally resigns from role, saying he is aware of his limitations

Mon May 10 2021 - 20:43

Steve Aiken announces resignation as leader of Ulster Unionist Party

Taoiseach says despite different perspectives, he valued discussions with Aiken

Sat May 08 2021 - 14:56

Northern Ireland: Long, Dodds and Anderson elected

Alliance, Sinn Féin and the DUP secure one seat in Europe each

Mon May 27 2019 - 19:44

Kennedy says unionist voter apathy could aid those pushing for Border poll

Ulster Unionist European candidate anxious not to be elbowed aside by either SDLP or Alliance leaders

Thu May 16 2019 - 17:06

MEP candidates keep calm and carry on canvassing at Balmoral Show

Northern Ireland European candidates make their pitches amid cows, ploughs and plenty of wows

Thu May 16 2019 - 01:00

European election: Battle to overturn Brexit key to SDLP leader’s campaign

Colum Eastwood wants ‘to take back John Hume’s seat’

Thu May 16 2019 - 01:00

Alliance leader Naomi Long upbeat on non-sectarian centre

Gains made in local elections suggest breakthrough, says East Belfast MEP candidate

Wed May 15 2019 - 01:36

DUP and Sinn Féin still safely in pole political position in North

Election sucess takes pressure to change off parties as they face into talks on Tuesday

Sat May 04 2019 - 00:01

Intriguing contest for third seat in European election in North

The leaders of the SDLP and Alliance are considering standing in the May election

Tue Apr 16 2019 - 22:00

Varadkar move blocked funding for western rail corridor

Fine Gael colleague warned minister intervention could close off EU financing ‘for good’

Thu Apr 05 2018 - 05:54

Peace process took serious toll on UUP

Party cut to shadow of former self but some claim it is too early to write its obituary

Mon Oct 23 2017 - 01:00

Talks to restore Northern Executive to resume at Stormont

Uncertainty over whether Brokenshire will attend as UK election result clouds picture

Mon Jun 12 2017 - 01:00

Northern Ireland: what you need to know about the election

The when, where, who, why and what of the upcoming general election

Wed Jun 07 2017 - 13:16

UUP not running in three NI constituencies in bid to beat SF

Robin Swann says decision designed to raise chances of filling seats in Westminster

Sat Apr 22 2017 - 16:22

Newry and Armagh: Danny Kennedy’s loss a shock for UUP

Sinn Féin’s Conor Murphy elected on third round, leaving Kennedy out in the cold

Fri Mar 03 2017 - 19:43

Northern Ireland elections: Newry and Armagh constituency profile

Sinn Féin faces prospect of losing one of three strong MLAs

Wed Mar 01 2017 - 01:00

Mike Nesbitt takes electoral gamble in North election

Ulster Unionist leader will cast second preference vote for SDLP’s Seamus de Faoite

Wed Feb 15 2017 - 18:00

Middle-class sectarianism claims are a terrible cliché

Violence of UDA and UVF still being traced to North’s drawing rooms

Thu Nov 10 2016 - 05:00

Orange Order grand secretary Drew Nelson dies aged 60

Unionist leader described as a ‘pragmatic’ and ‘modernising force’ following his death

Mon Oct 10 2016 - 15:23

DUP in dilemma over whether to take education ministry

Sinn Féin also mulling over whether to first opt for economy portfolio

Sun May 08 2016 - 15:41

Newry and Armagh: SDLP ‘incredibly naive’ to expect two seats

Former GAA star Justin McNulty admits party got it wrong

Sat May 07 2016 - 15:34

Newry and Armagh: SDLP and UUP target seats occupied by Sinn Féin and DUP

Conor Murphy, who has done a bit of a Lannigan’s Ball dance here, should top the poll again

Thu Apr 28 2016 - 13:33

Mike Nesbitt not excluding chance he may be First Minister

UUP chief takes issue with Arlene Foster saying Martin McGuinness could lead Stormont

Thu Apr 14 2016 - 15:23

DUP leader’s farewell gig also an implicit dual coronation

Peter Robinson pays tribute to expected successors Nigel Dodds and Arlene Foster

Mon Nov 23 2015 - 01:00

Robinson tells DUP conference his work is ‘almost done’

First Minister gives final address as he prepares to step down as party leader

Sat Nov 21 2015 - 15:29

Peter Robinson: ‘I have been on a journey like everybody else’

First Minister and DUP leader reflects on his time in politics following his resignation

Fri Nov 20 2015 - 08:01

Peter Robinson: Nationalism won't love him, history will be kinder

Analysis: Performing political somersaults to keep Stormont going was mortifying for him

Thu Nov 19 2015 - 19:31

Emma Pengelly fast-tracked as DUP junior Minister

Appointment after four weeks as MLA likely to cause resentment within DUP

Wed Oct 28 2015 - 14:17

Optimistic mood evident at UUP annual conference

Westminster election performance a ‘breakthrough’ for party, says Reg Empey

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 14:52

North awaits report on IRA and other paramilitary groups

Assessment, expected Thursday, could dictate if political impasse can be resolved

Tue Oct 13 2015 - 01:00

Those seeking to link SF to crime should ‘put up or shut up’

Martin McGuinness complains about suggestions at Northern crisis talks at Stormont

Mon Sept 21 2015 - 22:09

Q&A: What caused the Stormont crisis and can it be resolved?

The latest round of cross-party talks at Stormont follows months of tension in the North