Councillor Lawrie Philpott has quit the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and will continue the remainder of his term on Mid and East Antrim Borough Council as an independent.
Alderman Linda Clarke has been suspended from her role on Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council after she failed to declare an interest whilst her husband was addressing the planning committee.
First Minister Michelle O’Neill has called for Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to resign after he posted on social media about Larne Leisure Centre housing those that have fled their homes due to riots in Ballymena. DUP leader Gavin Robinson has said that Lyons will not be resigning.
Sinn Fein have seen a drop in support by two points in a recent poll by LucidTalk, but they are still maintaining their lead over the DUP, who are also down one point. The UUP and TUV are the only two parties from the main five to see a rise in support.
The DUP’s Gordon Lyons is set to attend his first GAA match in his capacity as the Minister for Communities. He has faced criticism for not yet doing so, as the Department for Communities has responsibility for sport.
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has selected Ruth Lawrence as their new councillor for the Braid DEA. She replaces Beth Adger, who sadly passed away last month after a period of illness.
The new deputy leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is Michelle McIlveen MLA, party chairman Lord Morrow has confirmed. Party leader Gavin Robinson has also been re-elected.
Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister has confirmed she will travel to Washington for St Patrick’s Day. Emma Little-Pengelly will be there without First Minister Michelle O’Neill after Sinn Fein announced they would not be attending.
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has selected Lord Peter Weir to replace Mervyn Storey on the Board of the Education Authority (EA) after he was appointed Chair in December 2024.
