Jonathan Buckley
Jonathan Buckley is a prominent member of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) in Northern Ireland, serving as an Assembly member. Recently, he garnered attention for his appearance at a St. Patrick's Day event in Washington, D.C., where he was photographed with former U.S. President Donald Trump while wearing a shamrock lapel badge, highlighting the DUP's complex relationship with Irish identity.
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Recent news mentions
Jonathan Buckley is nominated for 'One Boat.'
Two Canadian authors nominated for Booker Prize as former winner Kiran Desai makes long-awaited return
Canada· 2025-07-30
Jonathan Buckley wrote One Boat, a novel about grief and human connectivity.
‘alive with great characters and narrative surprises’ says chair of judges Roddy Doyle – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-07-29
Buckley’s 13th novel One Boat is the slimmest title on the list.
Most global Booker prize longlist in a decade features Kiran Desai and Tash Aw | Booker prize
United Kingdom· 2025-07-29Jonathan Buckley congratulated Reform and Farage, calling it refreshing to see their policies resonate with voters.
Nigel Farage – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-08
Jonathan Buckley is an Assembly member who was photographed celebrating Irishness while with US president Donald Trump.
At home the DUP spurns Irishness, but when abroad it embraces it – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-20
