In that constituency, former RCN general secretary Pat Cullen, who led nurses across the UK in strike action last year, is up against Ulster Unionist councillor Diana Armstrong. DUP leader Gavin Robinson (PA)The DUP is under pressure in a number of constituencies, most significantly in East Belfast where its leader, Gavin Robinson, is involved in a high-stakes contest with the Alliance Party leader Naomi Long. The cross-community Alliance Party is walking a tight rope between having a really good night or a very disappointing one. Alliance leader Naomi Long (Liam McBurney/PA)It is involved in three, razor-edge fights where it is in serious contention for seats. However, the TUV campaign suffered a major blow last month when Reform UK leader Nigel Farage personally endorsed two DUP election candidates, despite his party having an official electoral alliance with the TUV in Northern Ireland.

Source: The Herald July 04, 2024 01:49 UTC