Party scorecard

Democratic Unionist Party

Gavin Robinson · 25 seats (2022)

Conservative unionism, social conservatism

38
delivery score
4
Backed
3
Partial
4
Mismatch
1
Unknown

Pledge tracker

All 12 pledges

Backed4 pledges
Protect grammar schools and academic selection
EducationBacked

No legislation abolishing selection passed. Grammar schools fully operational. Transfer tests conducted in 2023, 2024, 2025.

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Cap rates bills for small businesses
EconomyBacked

Small Business Rate Relief extended annually 2022-2026. Transitional relief introduced for hospitality sector.

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Protect the NHS from any all-island health structures
HealthBacked

No all-island health integration measures enacted. DUP used ministerial veto powers to block cross-border health referral proposals.

Oppose gender recognition reform and related legislation
EqualityBacked

Gender Recognition Reform blocked from extending to NI. DUP vote and Westminster legislation both opposed extension.

Partial3 pledges
Remove the Irish Sea border through the Protocol
ConstitutionalPartial

Windsor Framework (2023) reduced checks on retail goods. DUP accepted as partial resolution; core checks on food and agricultural goods remain, triggering resumed boycott concerns.

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Secure devolved corporation tax powers
EconomyPartial

Fiscal framework agreed 2023. Corporation tax devolution not yet activated — awaiting financial sustainability confirmation.

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Pass a legacy bill that protects veterans
JusticePartial

Legacy Act 2023 passed at Westminster. DUP supported veteran immunity provisions but opposed some aspects of the information retrieval mechanism.

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Mismatch4 pledges
Oppose any movement toward an Irish Language Act
LanguageMismatch

Identity and Language (NI) Act 2022 passed at Westminster despite DUP opposition, establishing an Irish Language Commissioner.

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Reduce waiting lists through additional health investment
HealthMismatch

22-month Stormont boycott meant no executive was formed to agree health budgets. Waiting lists rose to record highs during boycott period.

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Deliver a rural proofing strategy for all Executive decisions
EconomyMismatch

Rural proofing guidance existed but no new statutory strategy produced during mandate period. Boycott disrupted delivery.

Expand infrastructure investment in Greater Belfast
InfrastructureMismatch

York Street interchange and A5 road projects delayed. No additional commitments during boycott. Infrastructure budget cut in 2024-25.

Unknown1 pledge
Reform the Civic Forum to give unionism a stronger voice
ConstitutionalUnknown

Civic Forum reform has not been progressed. No legislation or consultation published as of 2026.

Scoring: Backed = 100 pts, Partial = 50 pts, Mismatch = 0 pts, Unknown = 25 pts. How is this calculated?

Representatives

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