Sinn Féin Emerges as Dominant Force in Northern Ireland Elections

Unionist parties face significant losses while Sinn Féin gains ground, reshaping Northern Ireland's political landscape.

Sinn Féin now holds the most Northern Ireland seats in the UK Parliament, despite its MPs not taking their seats.
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) suffered major defeats, losing key seats in North Antrim and Lagan Valley.
DUP leader Gavin Robinson calls for greater unionist cohesion to counter nationalist gains.
Sinn Féin's success marks a third consecutive electoral victory following wins in the Northern Ireland Assembly and local councils.
The results have sparked discussions on Irish reunification, though immediate prospects for a border poll remain uncertain.