2024 General Election
Jonathan Buckley standing in Lagan Valley for the Democratic Unionist Party
DUP leader Gavin Robinson has today announced that Jonathan Buckley MLA will stand for his party in Lagan Valley. A seat held by Jeffrey Donaldson since 1997, it’s a seat the DUP will want to retain, but Alliance are close behind, and the UUP are confident too.
Reaction from Northern Ireland following general election announcement
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced today that the next general election will be held on 4 July. Rumours have been circulating all day about the possibility of a summer election, and it’s now been confirmed by Rishi Sunak outside Downing Street.
General election to be held on 4 July, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the next general election will be held on Thursday 4 July. He made the announcement outside a rainy 10 Downing Street after months of speculation.
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris not standing for re-election
Chris Heaton-Harris has announced that he will not be standing at the next general election; Elected to Parliament in 2010 he has served in a number of ministerial jobs, most recently as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
Sian Mulholland selected as Alliance’s general election candidate in North Antrim
The Alliance Party has selected Sian Mulholland MLA as their candidate for North Antrim in the upcoming general election; a seat currently held by the Democratic Unionist Party with a 12k majority.
Alliance councillor Richard Stewart to contest general election in East Londonderry
The Alliance Party has selected Alderman Richard Stewart to contest the general election in East Londonderry; The seat is currently held by the Democratic Unionist Party’s Gregory Campbell.
Ulster Unionists select Jay Basra as Westminster candidate for Mid Ulster
The Ulster Unionist Party has today announced their candidate for Mid Ulster in the upcoming general election. Jay Basra will attempt to gain the seat from current holders Sinn Féin.
Alliance councillor Michelle Guy to stand for general election in Strangford
Michelle Guy was first elected as a councillor for Castlereagh South in 2019, and has now been selected by local party members to contest the upcoming Westminster election in Strangford.
Alex Easton to announce he will stand in Westminster election as independent candidate
Easton has been in the Assembly since 2003 and was first elected as a DUP candidate, but resigned from the party in 2021. He is to stand in North Down in the upcoming general election against Alliance’s Stephen Farry.