Person: Willie McCrea

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Gains for Ulster Unionists as DUP retains grip

The DUP has retained its position as the largest party in the North but the UUP is arguably celebrating harder after landing two surprise wins in the general election.

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DUP trains eye on Westminster influence as Ulster results roll in

Unionism must face political reality

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Wright's father convinced about 'state collusion' in son's murder

The North is as good as solved – but unfortunately it’s going nowhere

First Minister on his last legs,so stand by for the political fireworks

DUP under pressure as Clinton backs justice powers deal

Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Peter Robinson faced fresh pressure tonight to agree a deal on devolving policing and justice powers to Stormont after US secretary of state Hillary Clinton backed the move.

Mon, 12 Oct, 2009

Two former UDR men under threat from RIRA

Two former members of the British Army's Ulster Defence Regiment have been warned about a threat to their lives from the Real IRA, according to a local DUP Assembly member.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2009

DUP condemns protest at Antrim police station

The DUP has condemned a protest outside Antrim police station against the continuing detention of 11 people in connection with the murders of two British soldiers and a police officer earlier this month.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2009

UUP whip replaced after Tory clash claims

A senior Ulster Unionist was tonight replaced as chief whip amid claims from the DUP he was sacked after clashing with his party’s would-be partners – the UK's Conservative Party.

Mon, 22 Sep, 2008

Fury at 'child exploitation' in North

Children in the North are being paid less than £3 (€4.29) an hour for labouring in the fields, it was revealed today.

Mon, 29 Oct, 2007

DUP's McCrea says power-sharing deal 'turns his stomach'

Another leading member of the DUP has come out against the party's decision to enter government with Sinn Féin in May.

Wed, 28 Mar, 2007

Unionist opposition 'won't stop policing devolution'

The British government will devolve powers over policing and justice to the Northern Assembly by 2008 even if there is no agreement from unionists, the Ulster Unionist Party leader said today.

Sat, 30 Dec, 2006

SF: Crunch talks making progress

Crunch talks between Sinn Féin and the British government are making progress, republicans said today.

Sat, 23 Dec, 2006

North power-sharing - Sinn Féin can unlock the peace process

Sinn Féin has within its gift the clout to make considerable progress in the peace process if the meeting of the national executive called for this weekend by president Gerry Adams, as expected, is satisfied over the controversial issue of policing.

Sat, 23 Dec, 2006

DUP’s democratic credentials queried

I WISH to respond to the letter from Dr JE Hazlett-Lynch (Irish Examiner, November 20) concerning the DUP’s stance on the St Andrews Agreement.

Mon, 27 Nov, 2006

DUP hardliner prompts further pessimism about North deal

A hardline DUP MP has prompted further pessimism about the prospects for progress in the North following an uncompromising speech last night.

Wed, 08 Nov, 2006

DUP rejects blame for Stormont committee impasse

The Democratic Unionist Party has rejected the blame for the failure to agree a chairperson for the Stormont committee set up to discuss restoring devolution.

Thu, 08 Jun, 2006

Top of the polls with God on their side

THE fundamentalist organisers of the ‘Free the DUP from Secularism’ campaign need have no fear that the party’s main movers are out of touch with the Lord.

Wed, 22 Feb, 2006

Barrister joins DUP euro election challenge

A fourth member of the Democratic Unionist Party has announced his intention to seek the party’s nomination for this June’s European election.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2004

Paul Berry to seek DUP nomination for European election

A third member of the Democratic Unionist Party has announced his intention to seek the party nomination for the European election later this year.

Thu, 12 Feb, 2004