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DUP loses Lagan Valley seat vacated by former leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Ian Paisley defeated in North Antrim

In the 2019 general election, Sinn Féin won seven seats in Westminster, one fewer than its main unionist rivals, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). However, such is the disarray in unionist politics at the moment that Sinn Féin may only need to hold these seven seats to emerge as the…

The Lagan Valley MLA said the couple are "being strong even though my heart is breaking"

The MLA said that "for a while I will have to take things at a different speed as I care for my husband and prioritise family"

Alex Maskey also addressed several other incidents that occurred during recall debate

While Sir Jeffrey Donaldson will be leading the DUP into another election, it appears he personally might be sitting this one out

The party said the MLA was permitted leave of absence "given the uncertainty around the restoration of the institutions"

Looking at the bigger picture for the DUP, the decision to co-opt Emma Little-Pengelly makes sense

"Critical and immediate challenges concerning the economy, health, and education are best addressed through the collective efforts of a devolved government"

"Words are not enough - action is required."

A look at what to expect from the constituency in the upcoming Northern Ireland Assembly election