Gavin Robinson

DUP leader 'very sorry' Carla Lockhart has quit the party

Gavin Robinson said the party and the Upper Bann MP agreed on the sentiment but not the strategy of sanctioning Sinn Féin.

11 hrs ago

4 days ago

A split montage featuring head-and-should shots of Gavin Robinson and Carla Lockhart. Robinson has short, white hair and wears glasses and a grey suit jacket over a white shirt and a navy-and-light-blue striped tie. Lockhart has long, blonde hair and wears a black top and a silver necklace.

DUP leader 'hopes' Carla Lockhart will not leave the party

Lockhart has previously said Michelle O'Neill "must go" as first minister following the Drumcree parade dispute.

4 days ago

23 Oct 2026

Carla Lockhart stands outside Lurgan police station. She is a middle aged woman with long, blonde hair and she is wearing a colourful, star patterned scarf. She is also wearing a black coat. She is looking at the camera with a neutral expression on her face.

Carla Lockhart resigns as DUP party officer over strategy 'concerns'

As an officer, the Upper Bann MP belonged to a small, decision-making committee within the Democratic Unionist Party.

23 Oct 2026

13 Oct 2026

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NI Secretary defends planned changes to Troubles bill

The government has tabled a number of amendments for its bill, which seeks to deal with the unresolved legacy of the Troubles.

13 Oct 2026

12 Oct 2026

Five people stand around a microphone in Stormont's Great Hall, the woman on the left has dark hair and is wearing a grey blazer and dark top, the man at the back has gey hair and navy suit, woman in centre has blonde hair and is wearing white turtle neck and black waistcoat, woman at back has brown hair and is wearing a tan coat and woman to the right has brown hair, glasses and brown blazer and a red top

Votes of no confidence in Sinn Féin ministers fail

The attempt to oust them failed as it required cross-community support from a majority of both unionists and nationalists in the assembly.

12 Oct 2026

21 Sept 2026

A composite image of Robinson, Burrows and Allister. Each are wearing dark suits and ties. Robinson is wearing thin black glasses and has grey hair. Burrows and Allister are bald.

Unionist co-operation in elections 'cannot benefit DUP alone'

Other unionist leaders respond after the DUP leader issued a call to maximise the "pro-union vote".

21 Sept 2026

19 Sept 2026

A man with grey hair and glasses wearing a suit, he is giving a speech

DUP will 'not be found wanting' when it comes to unionist co-operation, says Robinson

Gavin Robinson was speaking at his annual conference ahead of highly anticipated assembly and council elections next May.

19 Sept 2026

11 Sept 2026

Parliament Buildings at Stormont, a large white stone building with pillars and a lawn in front.

Stormont in 'substantive negotiation' about budget with UK government

Northern Ireland Executive parties had rejected an initial £1.1bn package over three years that was offered on Monday.

11 Sept 2026

29 Aug 2026

DUP leader Gavin Robinson, with short grey hair, wearing glasses, a white shirt, blue tie and black jacket.

Robinson says confidence in Parades Commission remains low

Gavin Robinson was responding after the Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant confirmed he had received a letter from the Parades Commission outlining how it intends to restore public confidence.

29 Aug 2026