Alliance makes history with first non-DUP MP in Lagan Valley, while TUV unseats Ian Paisley
NI election: Sinn Féin now biggest party in Westminster, Stormont and council after DUP lossesKeir Starmer says burden has been lifted off shoulders of our ‘great nation’In total, 16 of Northern Ireland’s 18 seats have been declared, with North Antrim and East Derry still to be decided.DUP leader Gavin Robinson held his seat in the East Belfast constituency where he went head-to-head with Alliance leader Naomi Long.
Reacting to her landmark victory, Ms Eastwood said: “It’s a fantastic night for us but it’s also a fantastic night for the people of Lagan Valley.” Sinn Féin also retained its seats in Mid Ulster, North Belfast, Newry and Armagh and West Tyrone while the DUP held Upper Bann and East Antrim.
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