The Latest Breaking News from DUP

Jeffrey Donaldson charged with rape, assault and gross indecency

Former DUP leader faces 11 charges spanning 21 years, as wife, Eleanor Donaldson, charged with aiding and abetting rape

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2024

Jeffrey Donaldson appears in court on sexual offence charges

Former DUP leader seen for first time since his arrest when he attends court in Newry on Wednesday

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2024

N. Ireland Unionist Ex-leader In Court Over Sex Charges

Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of Northern Ireland's main pro-UK unionist party appears in court on Wednesday over alleged sex offences that have rocked the region's politics.

International Business Times · Apr 24, 2024

DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson Steps Down Amid Historical Allegations

Jeffrey Donaldson resigns as leader of DUP in Northern Ireland after being charged with historical allegations. Party suspends him pending judicial process.

Top News · Mar 30, 2024

Donaldson’s downfall raises questions over Stormont power sharing

While there is no immediate threat to Northern Ireland assembly, DUP hardliners may try to make waves

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2024

N.Ireland Unionist Leader Resigns Over Reported Sex Offences

Jeffrey Donaldson, the leader of Northern Ireland's main pro-UK Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and one of its best known politicians, resigned on Friday after police reportedly charged him over historical sex offences.

International Business Times · Mar 29, 2024

Northern Ireland's DUP leader Donaldson steps down after sex offence charges

The leader of Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party has stepped down from the top job after being charged with sexual offenses of a historic nature, the party said in a statement on Friday.

France 24 · Mar 29, 2024

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson: DUP leader quits after being charged with historic sexual offences

Party said it had received a letter from Sir Jeffrey stating that he had been charged with allegations of a historical nature and that he would be stepping down as leader

Evening Standard · Mar 29, 2024

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson resigns as DUP leader after sexual offence charges

Donaldson has stepped down after being charged over ‘allegations of a historical nature’, party says

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2024

Man removed from Heathrow plane following ‘verbal altercation’ with DUP leader Donaldson

A DUP source said a passenger had been verbally abusive towards Sir Jeffrey.

Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2024