DUP MP Carla Lockhart quits as party officer, possibly signalling departure from DUP

MP Carla Lockhart has reportedly quit as a party officer, a move that could lead to her leaving the DUP. Belfast Live reports she declined to express confidence in leader Gavin Robinson, while ITV reports Robinson denies a rift.

Timeline

1. 22 Oct, 21:20 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 22 Oct, 21:20 UTCPicked up on News
3. 22 Oct, 21:20 UTCBelfast Telegraph reports Lockhart quits as officer
4. 22 Oct, 21:20 UTCITVX reports DUP leader denies rift
5. 22 Oct, 22:08 UTCReached #1 on TrendHeat

Top sources

• carla lockhartGoogle Trends
• Carla Lockhart declines to express confidence in DUP leader Gavin RobinsonBelfast Live
• View From Stormont | DUP Leader denies rift with Carla LockhartITVX