DUP calls for unionist cohesion after North Antrim and Lagan Valley defeats

Mr Robinson dismissed suggestions that the election result strengthened the argument towards Irish unity

DUP leader Gavin Robinson, at the Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast, during the count for the general election. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

DUP leader Gavin Robinson has appealed for “greater cohesion” among unionists following UK general election results which saw his party suffer damaging defeats in North Antrim and Lagan Valley.

Following the election Sinn Féin has emerged for the first time with the largest representation among Northern Ireland parties at Westminster.