Unionist Party

British

noun

(formerly, in Northern Ireland) the major Protestant political party, closely identified with union with Britain. It formed the Northern Ireland Government from 1920 to 1972 See also Ulster Democratic Unionist Party Ulster Unionist Council

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Ulster Unionist Party leader Jon Burrows said the entire town was devastated and police should be given "patience and time" to complete their investigation.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

Doug Beattie has said he is "saddened and a little bit angry" after quitting the Ulster Unionist Party.

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026

Beattie stepped away from the Ulster Unionist Party on Sunday saying it had become clear his membership was no longer "tenable".

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026

Mike Nesbitt is to stand down as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party.

From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2026

The Unionist Party was now solidly and assertively on the side of Ulster in its opposition to Home Rule.

From Ireland Since Parnell by Sheehan, D. D. (Daniel Desmond)

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