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DUP leadership challenge to Michelle O'Neill amid political pressure

Steady: 2 in the last 7 days Updated tuesday

The latest in this situation

  1. Lockhart resigned from the DUP and launched a campaign to challenge Michelle O'Neill's leadership.
  2. Lockhart succeeded Simpson; O'Neill remains in role despite DUP challenges and protests.
  3. Robinson claims DUP blocked O'Neill's meeting; Little-Pengelly ends joint engagements.
  4. Bradley calls for O'Neill's removal, escalating the leadership challenge.
  5. Traditional Unionist Voice called for the collapse of the DUP amid O'Neill's involvement in Portadown events.

How it started

Michelle O'Neill is facing a leadership challenge from the Democratic Unionist Party amid protests, while she addresses issues in her constituency of County Armagh.

10 reports, 6 independent, last reported Mon 00:00. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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Michelle O'Neill is facing a leadership challenge from the Democratic Unionist Party amid protests, while she addresses issues in her constituency of County Armagh.

Who's involved

What this event is mainly about
Michelle O'NeillDemocratic Unionist Party

How it developed

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  1. Lockhart succeeded Simpson; O'Neill remains in role despite DUP challenges and protests.1 source
  2. Lockhart resigned from the DUP and launched a campaign to challenge Michelle O'Neill's leadership.1 source
  3. Robinson claims DUP blocked O'Neill's meeting; Little-Pengelly ends joint engagements.1 source
  4. Bradley calls for O'Neill's removal, escalating the leadership challenge.1 source
  5. DUP figures debate removing Michelle O'Neill amid leadership challenge.1 source
  6. DUP warns of powersharing withdrawal and demands O'Neill's resignation.1 source
  7. DUP calls for prosecution of Sinn Fein lawmakers amid protests by O'Neill and McDonald.1 source
  8. Michelle O’Neill faces a no-confidence motion and protests in Portadown amid leadership challenges.Sub-event
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  1. DUP challenges O'Neill's leadership over protests as she addresses constituency issues.1 source

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Coverage

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