Political News
Jon Burrows open to ‘constructive cooperation’ to maximise the unionist vote
In response to a letter from DUP leader Gavin Robinson, Jon Burrows has said he is open to ‘constructive cooperation that best serves the union’.
TUV: Timothy Gaston suspended from Assembly following comments in Executive Office committee
The TUV’s Timothy Gaston has been suspended from the Assembly for two days following comments he made towards Paula Bradshaw, chair of the Executive Office committee, in October 2024.
Jon Burrows ratified as leader of Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)
Jon Burrows and Diana Armstrong were ratified as leader and deputy leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) at an Extraordinary General Meeting on Saturday.
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