Official election results published by the Northern Ireland Assembly

Sinn Féin Becomes Largest Northern Ireland Party in Westminster for First Time Amid DUP Losses

Jul 5, 2024, 06:59 AM

Sinn Féin has emerged as the largest party from Northern Ireland in the British parliament for the first time, marking a historic milestone. This development follows significant losses for the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), which has lost at least two seats, including a potential shock loss for Ian Paisley Jnr. Sinn Féin's victory means it now holds the majority of Northern Ireland's seats at Westminster, in addition to being the largest party in the Northern Ireland Assembly (Stormont) and local councils. Sinn Féin retains its seven seats and is now the 5th largest party overall in Westminster. This victory is seen as a significant step in Sinn Féin's long-term campaign to end British rule in Northern Ireland.