DUP leadership challenge to Michelle O'Neill and powersharing crisis
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The latest in this situation
- Traditional Unionist Voice called for the collapse of the DUP amid O'Neill's involvement in Portadown events.
- DUP figures debate removing Michelle O'Neill amid leadership challenge.
- Sinn Féin shares power in the Executive, and Lockhart warned the DUP could remove O'Neill.
- DUP warns of powersharing withdrawal and demands O'Neill's resignation.
- DUP calls for prosecution of Sinn Fein lawmakers amid protests by O'Neill and McDonald.
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.
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What happened
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 aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.DUP figures debate removing Michelle O'Neill amid leadership challenge.1 source
DUP warns of powersharing withdrawal and demands O'Neill's resignation.1 source
DUP calls for prosecution of Sinn Fein lawmakers amid protests by O'Neill and McDonald.1 source
- Michelle O’Neill faces a no-confidence motion and protests in Portadown amid leadership challenges.Sub-event
DUP challenges O'Neill's leadership over protests as she addresses constituency issues.1 source
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The entities involved
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Michelle O'Neill
First Minister of Northern Ireland since 2024
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Democratic Unionist Party
right-wing unionist party of Northern Ireland
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Related events
- Michelle O'Neill's leadership is noted as a significant political milestone.
- Michelle O'Neill joined protesters in Portadown while Chris Bryant urged compromise to resolve the stand-off.
- Michelle O'Neill announced a memorandum of understanding on independence, expressing a desire to break away from the UK and backing a united Ireland.