DUP leader 'hopes' Carla Lockhart will not leave party

BBC Northern Ireland Friday 30 October 2026, 09:38 UTC 1 min read

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Lockhart has previously said Michelle O'Neill "must go" as first minister following the Drumcree parade dispute.

Carla Lockhart (PERSON) Lockhart (PERSON) Michelle O'Neill (PERSON) Drumcree (PERSON)

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