What happened to the Democratic Unionist Party?
In this episode of The Ireland Podcast, Irish News Political Correspondent John Manley explains the story of Jeffrey Donaldson, from his early political career through to leading the DUP during one of the most turbulent periods in its history.
The conversation explores:
• Jeffrey Donaldson’s political journey
• The relationship between the UUP and DUP
• Ian Paisley, Peter Robinson and Arlene Foster
• Brexit and the Northern Ireland Protocol
• Power-sharing with Sinn Féin
• Unionism after the Good Friday Agreement
• The Orange Order and the Twelfth
• The changing political landscape in Northern Ireland
• What the future may hold for unionism
Throughout the conversation, John places recent events in their historical context, helping explain how the DUP became Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party – and why it has since faced significant challenges.
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Credit to : The Ireland Podcast