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Lockhart quits as DUP party officer amid rift with leader Gavin Robinson over Stormont's future

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First reported on Thursday 22 October 2026 at 18:40 EDT by The Independent·Latest article on Thursday 22 October 2026 at 18:40 EDT

Summary

Lockhart, the Upper Bann MP, quit as DUP party officer amid a rift with leader Gavin Robinson over Stormont's future, The Independent and the Evening Standard reported. Lockhart wants Gavin Robinson to pull DUP deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly out of the powersharing executive, according to both outlets.

Latest: Lockhart, the Upper Bann MP, quit as DUP party officer amid a rift with leader Gavin Robinson over Stormont's future, wanting Robinson to pull DUP deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly out of the powersharing executive, The Independent and the Evening Standard reported.

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How it unfolded

  1. Thursday 22 October