Democratic Unionist Party

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Philip Lavery

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  • What is the abbreviated term for the Democratic Unionist Party
    The DUP
  • Who was the Founder of the DUP
    Ian Paisley
  • When was the DUP Founded
    1971
  • What Type of Party is the DUP
    A Socially Conservative party
  • What wing is the DUP in
    Right wing
  • How Many seats do the current Democratic Unionist party have in the assembly
    25
  • Who predominately follows the DUP
    Unionists
  • Paisley's main aim was to prevent any form of Irish unity, which he believed would lead to Catholic domination.
  • The DUP is the largest unionist party
  • The DUP has been accused of being sectarian due to its strong opposition to the Good Friday Agreement and its support for unionism over nationalism.
  • DUP believe that Britain should not be part of the EU
  • DUP are against abortion and gay marriage
  • The DUP believes that Northern Ireland should remain under British rule because it provides stability and security for Protestants who are concerned about potential persecution by Catholics if there were to be an all-Ireland government.
  • The DUP supports the retention of Northern Ireland as part of the United Kingdom and opposes any moves towards Irish reunification or greater autonomy for Northern Ireland within the UK.
  • DUP have faced criticism from some quarters for their stance on issues such as Brexit and same-sex marriage.
  • DUP want to see an end to direct rule from Westminster and more power devolved to Stormont
  • DUP have had a significant impact on politics in NI by winning elections and holding power-sharing governments with Sinn Fein.
  • DUP's opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage has led to tensions between the party and other political parties in NI.
  • DUP was founded in 1971 during the height of the Troubles.
  • The DUP is opposed to the Good Friday Agreement (GFA) and has consistently called for changes to the agreement, such as removing the requirement for cross-community consent for certain issues.
  • DUP is currently the largest unionist party in NI, representing Protestant/Unionist interests.