Archive: Ulster Unionist Party

UUP seeks unity after leadership election

Tom Elliott has appealed for unity within the Ulster Unionist party (UUP) after a sometimes acrimonious leadership election came to an end with his overwhelming victory.

Cameron welcomes Lord Trimble into the Tory camp

DUP and Sinn Fein tighten grip on NI assembly

Northern Ireland assembly vote underway

Hermon unease at Tory alliance

Sylvia Hermon may stand as an independent at the coming election

Opposition to the Ulster Unionist party's (UUP) alliance with the Conservatives forced its only MP to boycott the party's conference.

Tories considered merging with Ulster Unionists

The Conservatives suggested merging with the Ulster Unionists (UUP) according to documents obtained by the BBC.

Tories join forces with Unionists

The Conservatives and Ulster Unionists have joined forces to create a coalition designed to win back Conservative support outside England.

Cameron eyes Tory-UUP alliance

David Cameron broadening the Tories' appeal

The Conservative party is seeking to broaden its appeal beyond England with an alliance with the Ulster Unionist party (UUP).

Cameron welcomes Lord Trimble into the Tory camp

The former Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble has announced he will join the Conservative party.

Parliament to approve devolution on May 8th

Parliament will today rush through legislation in order to delay devolution to Northern Ireland ahead of a power-sharing executive on May 8th.

Paisley and Adams agree date in historic meeting

Adams ready for 'new relationship' of orange and green

The DUP and Sinn Fein have agreed to form a power-sharing executive to govern Northern Ireland from May 8th.

'Modest progress' to devolution as Brown unveils funds

The Northern Ireland assembly will receive an additional £1 billion of investment, providing it can agree on a power sharing agreement by midnight on Monday.

Blair to meet with Northern Ireland leaders

The prime minister Tony Blair will today meet with Dr Ian Paisley and Gerry Adams to discuss the restoration of a power sharing government in Northern Ireland in 12 days time.