Politics

Northern Ireland elections: Sinn Féin overtake DUP in local government in ‘momentous’ result

Former UUP leader calls for ‘fundamental realignment of unionism’ as voter turnout reaches 54.71%

Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O'Neill (left) and party leader Mary Lou McDonald at Belfast City Hall. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Wire
Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O'Neill (left) and party leader Mary Lou McDonald at Belfast City Hall. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Wire
Freya McClements
Jade McClafferty
Seanín Graham
Sat May 20 2023 - 18:41
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