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’.
February 7, 2026
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’.
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 and Diana Armstrong were ratified as leader and deputy leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) at an Extraordinary General Meeting on Saturday.
The DUP has announced that Adam Copeland will replace Gareth Wilson on Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. The vacancy follows William Irwin’s retirement from the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has topped the latest LucidTalk popularity poll with a 47% approval rating, while Justice Minister Naomi Long has fallen to the bottom of the Executive rankings at 33%.
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly challenge the UK government on funding during the third East-West Council meeting in Belfast, focusing on trade, education, and the NI budget.
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”.
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.
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.