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UUP to consider DUP’s invitation for talks on unionist co-operation
Gavin Robinson has invited new UUP leader Jon Burrows for talks on unionist co-operation. In a letter to DUP members, he said he “looks forward to working with Jon Burrows to see how our parties could co-operate and work together”.
Jon Burrows is sole candidate for UUP leadership after Robbie Butler says he is not standing
It’s now almost certain that Jon Burrows will be the next leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, after the current deputy leader, Robbie Butler, confirmed that he will not be standing for the position.
Jon Burrows launches Ulster Unionist Party leadership campaign
Former senior police officer Jon Burrows has formally launched his campaign to become the next leader of the Ulster Unionist Party on Thursday. He will run alongside Diana Armstrong, who is hoping to become the first female deputy leader of the party.
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