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Conor Murphy

Sinn Féin politician who warned that Stormont power-sharing is in a precarious place.

A Sinn Féin politician who accused the DUP of lacking the will to make Stormont work, in remarks on 31 July that DUP leader Gavin Robinson rejected the same day.

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Key Question

Is Stormont's power-sharing executive at real risk of collapse?

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#14 31 Jul

Warned that Stormont power-sharing is precarious

UK Local Elections 2026: Sinn Fein warns Stormont is in a precarious place
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Background

Conor Murphy is a Sinn Féin politician. Speaking on 31 July 2026, he put the blame for Stormont's fragile state squarely on the Democratic Unionist Party, saying it lacked 'the political will to make it work', while insisting his own party stays 'wedded to power-sharing' regardless. DUP leader Gavin Robinson rejected the charge the same day.

Common Questions
What did Conor Murphy say about Stormont power-sharing?
On 31 July 2026 he said power-sharing was in 'a precarious place' and accused the DUP of lacking the will to make it work.Source: Lowdown
Why did Conor Murphy say Stormont power-sharing is precarious?
He accused the DUP of lacking the political will to make it work, while insisting Sinn Féin remains committed to power-sharing.Source: event
What did Gavin Robinson say in response to Conor Murphy?
Robinson rejected the characterisation, saying the DUP is committed to the institutions and would not be goaded.Source: event
Which party is Conor Murphy from?
Sinn Féin.Source: event
What is behind the Stormont power-sharing tension in 2026?
A Treasury funding dispute over public services sits underneath the public exchange between Sinn Féin and the DUP.Source: event