Which party surpassed UUP due to Paisley's leadership?
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The DUP (Democratic Unionist Party) rose to prominence in Northern Ireland under the leadership of Ian Paisley. It surpassed the UUP (Ulster Unionist Party) due to Paisley's charismatic leadership, his strong stance on preserving Northern Ireland's place within the United Kingdom, and his opposition to the Anglo-Irish Agreement, which many Protestants perceived as undermining Northern Ireland's sovereignty.
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