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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Rory Carroll Ireland correspondent

Donaldson exit will not derail Northern Ireland power-sharing, say DUP leaders

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson makes a pointing gesture as he stands in front of a DUP sign
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is due to appear at Newry magistrates court in County Down on 24 April. Photograph: Peter Morrison/AP

The resignation of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson over alleged sexual offences will not derail power-sharing in Northern Ireland or fracture the Democratic Unionist party (DUP), according to party leaders.

The statements on Saturday sought to project stability and calm a day after Donaldson stepped down in a political earthquake that stunned the region.

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