Democratic Unionist Party

The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is the biggest of the two main unionist political parties in Northern Ireland. It was founded by Ian Paisley and the current leader is Edwin Poots. It is the second largest political party in Northern Ireland, with 5 of 18 Northern Irish seats in the UK Parliament as well as 25 of 90 seats in the Northern Ireland Assembly. They strongly support Northern Ireland staying in the United Kingdom, and are very conservative.

Democratic Unionist Party Media

• Ian Paisley, who founded the party and led it for 37 years

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  Ian Paisley, 1994 2 (cropped)

• Peter Robinson headshot, 2011.jpg

  Peter Robinson headshot, 2011

• MLA Arlene Foster.jpg

  Arlene Foster MLA

• Edwin Poots, 2013 (cropped).jpg

  Edwin Poots, 2013 (cropped)

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  Official portrait of Sir Jeffrey M. Donaldson crop 2

• Official portrait of Gavin Robinson MP crop 2.jpg

  Official portrait of Gavin Robinson MP crop 2

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  Gregory Campbell with DUA members - March 2011

• Official portrait of Carla Lockhart MP crop 2.jpg

  Official portrait of Carla Lockhart MP* * 3×4 portrait of Carla Lockhart

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  Official portrait of Gavin Robinson MP* * 3×4 portrait of Gavin Robinson