BBCNEWS BBC News June 4, 2024 14:06:00
There's no point denying it. it's been a very, very difficult period of time, i think it's been a very difficult yearfor the dup. i think that's been well rehearsed. and i think most people would concede we are doing better than was expected, even a few weeks ago. but, look, i think what we've seen in this election is what happens whenever unionism shreds the votes. under the power—sharing rules at stormont, unionists and nationalists have to agree to run northern ireland jointly before ministers can take up their positions. the dup�*s likely to be even less enthusiastic about going into a...