North Antrim.
Traditional Unionist Voice MP Jim Allister holds the seat on 28.3% of the vote.
1 Jun 2026
Hardline unionist Jim Allister has been one of the most active smaller-party MPs in recent weeks, voting to refer Keir Starmer to the Privileges Committee over the Mandelson appointment, opposing the government's reserve power to direct pension fund investments, and backing Lords amendments the Commons rejected on the English Devolution Bill. His two contradictory asylum votes on the same day -- supporting rules allowing suspension of housing for failed asylum seekers who work illegally, while opposing a separate set of regulations as punitive -- reflect TUV's case-by-case approach rather than a blanket position on immigration enforcement. His most consistent recent campaign has been on Wrightbus, North Antrim's major employer: he has secured parliamentary debate time, called Scottish procurement decisions "outrageous," and pushed the government to back British-made buses.
At 72% voting participation he sits below the Commons average, though his 487 speech contributions across 266 debates suggest active engagement when present. He votes 100% with TUV -- a one-man party in Westminster, meaning that figure reflects his own positions rather than bloc discipline. His stance profile shows strong support for parliamentary and Lords scrutiny (88% and 86% respectively), opposition to the employer National Insurance rise (100%), and consistent resistance to progressive taxation. Economy and jobs dominate his speeches, followed by defence and crime.
Allister won North Antrim in July 2024, unseating Ian Paisley Jr of the DUP -- a result covered extensively as a constituency revolt against perceived neglect and financial scandal. His news coverage since is notably positive on constituency advocacy, particularly around Wrightbus and local infrastructure. No committee memberships are recorded.
Headline indicators.
| Indicator | Local | National | Δ |
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Ethnicity.
Source · Census 2021
Population by age & sexCensus 2021 · 18 bands · click to expand
Source · Census 2021 (ONS) · % of usual residents; tick marks the median seat per band
2024 — full result.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim AllisterWON | Ind | 11,642 | 28.3 |
| Ian Paisley | DUP | 11,192 | 27.2 |
| Philip McGuigan | Ind | 7,714 | 18.7 |
| Sian Mulholland | Ind | 4,488 | 10.9 |
| Jackson Minford | Ind | 3,901 | 9.5 |
| Helen Maher | Ind | 1,661 | 4.0 |
| Ráichéal Mhic Niocaill | Ind | 451 | 1.1 |
| Tristan Morrow | Ind | 136 | 0.3 |
Turnout 41,185
Prior contests.
| Year | Winner | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Ian Paisley | DUP | 47.4 |
| 2017 | Ian Paisley | DUP | 58.9 |
| 2015 | Ian Paisley | DUP | 43.2 |
| 2010 | Paisley Junior, Ian | DUP | 46.4 |
Sources, methods & last update
2023 boundary review
DCLEAPIL v1.0 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Census 2021
National avg over 575 seats
LSOA-aggregated · rolling 12mo