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THE DUP
THE DUP
BASIC FACTS
Name: The Democratic Unionist Party
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Known as: the DUP
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Operates in: Northern Ireland
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Leader: Gavin Robinson
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Political alignment: Right
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Seats in Westminster" 5
The Democratic Unionist Party (also known as the DUP) are a right-wing political party operating specifically in Northern Ireland. Known for their staunch belief in the Union (aka the United Kingdom) the DUP have seats in both the devolved assembly and Westminster.
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Their most prominent position in recent years came when they formed a 'Confidence and Supply' agreement with Theresa May's Conservative Party in 2017, formed on the basis of their Eurosceptisism
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