Arlene Foster
‘Arlene Foster’s demise signals we must strengthen pragmatic unionism’

‘Arlene Foster’s demise signals we must strengthen pragmatic unionism’
Your digest of the best columns, analysis and commentary from the British and international press
30 Apr 2021
Have the DUP agreed to support May’s Brexit deal?

Have the DUP agreed to support May’s Brexit deal?
Political pressure in Ireland could swing the party’s ten MPs behind prime minister
25 Jan 2019
How the DUP could make Theresa May’s job impossible

How the DUP could make Theresa May’s job impossible
Northern Irish party is abstaining from votes on crucial legislation in protest at Irish backstop plans
20 Nov 2018
Ireland’s abortion vote puts pressure on Theresa May 

Ireland’s abortion vote puts pressure on Theresa May
Senior Tories urge the Prime Minister to back reform of Northern Ireland’s strict abortion law
29 May 2018
Why did the Stormont power-sharing talks fail?

Why did the Stormont power-sharing talks fail?
With the DUP and Sinn Fein blaming each other, a deal seems a long way off
5 Jul 2017
Northern Ireland in last-minute talks for power-sharing deal

Northern Ireland in last-minute talks for power-sharing deal
Sinn Fein hint at accepting Foster as first minister if DUP 'gave grounds on other matters'
28 Jun 2017
Consumer confidence 'collapses' after general election

Consumer confidence 'collapses' after general election
Theresa May's precarious situation continues to add to economic uncertainty
27 Jun 2017

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DUP demands £2bn to prop up Theresa May's government

DUP demands £2bn to prop up Theresa May's government
Talks stall over Unionist call for extra money for Northern Ireland
22 Jun 2017
Arlene Foster: the first woman set to lead the DUP

Arlene Foster: the first woman set to lead the DUP
Party's first female leader has been described as 'charming', technocratic' and Thatcheresque
17 Dec 2015
Northern Ireland: Robinson to stand down as First Minister

Northern Ireland: Robinson to stand down as First Minister
Democratic Unionist Party leader resigns just days after securing new political deal in Stormont
19 Nov 2015