A unionist party in Northern Ireland that supports maintaining the union with Great Britain. Socially conservative with a focus on Northern Irish interests.
The percentage of votes where all of this party's MPs voted the same way. Higher unity means MPs rarely break from the party line.
If Plaid Cymru, the SNP and Sinn Féin win in May, nationalist governance could challenge the UK's constitutional settlement and spur talks on devolved powers and a possible second independence referendum. The result could have wide implications for spending, taxation, welfare and the UK's EU relations.
A set of letters argues in favour of proportional representation (PR) over first-past-the-post, claiming PR would better reflect how people voted and prevent ‘kingmaker’ coalitions, with references to UK past examples and international practice.
Based on how DUP MPs voted in Parliament
The number of MPs in this party who have voted differently from the party majority at least once. This can happen on procedural matters, conscience votes, or policy disagreements. Also known as rebel votes.
The average percentage of parliamentary votes that this party's MPs participated in. MPs may miss votes for ministerial duties, constituency work, or illness.
Estimated from MPs' voting records on a 0-100 scale (0 = most left, 100 = most right). This is a simplified model — real politics is more nuanced than a single axis.
Carla Lockhart
Upper Bann
+12 more bills
+12 more bills
