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

Ulster Unionist Party assembly member John Stewart said it was "a prominent and historic site and simply not appropriate for apartments".

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026

Democratic Unionist Party councillor Brian Higginson urged people to take care if they were near the site of the fire in County Down.

From BBC ● May 11, 2026

Diana Armstrong, Ulster Unionist Party assembly member for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, said the Armagh Road was a "long, straight, fast road".

From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026

Force may be no remedy, but it is much esteemed by the Unionist Party, and I don't see why Winston should be the only popular member of the Cabinet.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, February 4, 1914 by Sir Owen Seaman

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