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Democratic Unionist Party — United Kingdom · founded 1971 | PoliticaHub

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Democratic Unionist Party

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right-wing unionist party of Northern Ireland

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1971

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Q: When was Democratic Unionist Party founded?: A: Democratic Unionist Party was founded in 1971, about 55 years ago.
Q: Where does Democratic Unionist Party operate?: A: Democratic Unionist Party operates in United Kingdom.
Q: What is Democratic Unionist Party?: A: right-wing unionist party of Northern Ireland

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When was Democratic Unionist Party founded?: Democratic Unionist Party was founded in 1971, about 55 years ago.
Where does Democratic Unionist Party operate?: Democratic Unionist Party operates in United Kingdom.
What is Democratic Unionist Party?: right-wing unionist party of Northern Ireland

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