The Paisley family has held the North Antrim seat for more than 50 years
The DUP has suffered a bruising set of election results in Northern Ireland , with the party suffering a seismic shock when Ian Paisley lost his seat in North Antrim.
“Today, we mark an occasion when, after 54 years of DUP and Ian Paisley dynasty, North Antrim has taken an alternative course.” Donaldson did not stand for re-election in Lagan Valley, having stepped down as leader in March when he was charged with historical sexual offences – charges he denies. Mr Robinson said his performance was one that reflects “not only the political campaign our team has run in east Belfast but also in recognition of the people who in this election have come out to vote or come out to vote for the first time in a long time”.
Sinn Fein retained its seats in Mid Ulster, North Belfast, Newry and Armagh, South Down, West Belfast and West Tyrone, while the DUP held Upper Bann, East Antrim and Strangford.The republican party’s emergence as the largest party, after similar results in Assembly and council elections will intensify the debate around the region’s constitutional future.
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