TUV Surge Shakes NI Politics

A new LucidTalk poll, published in the Belfast Telegraph, has shaken up the political landscape in Northern Ireland.Sinn Féin continues to lead with 26% of the vote.The DUP trail at 17%.The big story: the TUV surge to 13%, potentially threatening DUP seats.Alliance slips to 12%, with questions over Naomi Long’s leadership.The SDLP and UUP both sit at 11%, raising big questions about unionist unity and Mike Nesbitt’s future.In this deep-dive discussion, we break down: 👉 Why the TUV is gaining ground 👉 Whether the DUP can claw back support before 2027 👉 Naomi Long’s collapse in approval among unionists 👉 The SDLP’s slow recovery under Claire Hanna 👉 Gavin Robinson’s future as a DUP leader 👉 Why some are calling for a DUP–UUP mergerWe also look at the lessons from 1998, when fringe unionist parties cut through, and what this poll tells us about the road to the next Assembly elections.📌 Subscribe for more Northern Ireland political analysis, polls, and in-depth interviews.🚨 What do YOU think of the latest poll?Will the TUV hold their surge or fade?Can the DUP recover by 2027?Is Naomi Long’s time up as Alliance leader? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.