Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson pleads not guilty to 18 sex offences FORMER DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has pleaded not guilty to 18 historical sex offences. The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2024
Sinn Féin on course to have more MPs than any other Northern Ireland party DUP loses Lagan Valley seat vacated by former leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Ian Paisley defeated in North Antrim The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024
Former Northern Ireland Unionist Leader To Stand Trial For Rape Former leader of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party, Jeffrey Donaldson, to stand trial for historical sex offenses, including rape. Trial proceed... Top News · Jul 3, 2024
The Guardian view on the general election in Northern Ireland: time for London to re-engage Editorial: There are only 18 seats at stake in the province this week, but the next UK government has a big political task on its hands there The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2024
Northern Ireland: the three electoral threats keeping the DUP awake at night “Get Brexit done” was the slogan that carried then prime minister Boris Johnson to an 80-seat majority in the 2019 general election. And sure enough, his government did indeed go on to secure the UK’s exit from the European Union. The Conversation · Jun 10, 2024
Election 2024: how many seats every party in Westminster is defending – and what they are aiming for on July 4 With polls predicting huge losses for the Conservatives and huge gains for Labour, the election campaign so far has focused on the battle between the two biggest parties in Westminster. But the parliamentary dynamics are exceptionally fluid this year. Here’s a summary of where every party in Westminster currently stands… The Conversation · Jun 4, 2024
How the general election will be fought in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Campaign will be a test for two new first ministers and could put fresh pressure on Stormont power sharing The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2024
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
Losing the whip: who are the 18 UK MPs sitting as independents? There are now more independents suspended by their parties than Lib Dems in the House of Commons The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2024
The Guardian view on the DUP’s future: Jeffrey Donaldson’s volatile legacy Editorial: The shock resignation of the main unionist party’s leader has left Northern Ireland politics more uncertain than ever The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2024
Donaldson arrest followed complaint received this month, NI police say Police Service of Northern Ireland seeks to end ‘unhelpful speculation’ after DUP leader charged with alleged sexual offences The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2024
Donaldson exit will not derail Northern Ireland power-sharing, say DUP leaders Party seeks to project stability after political earthquake of leader’s resignation over alleged sexual offences The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2024
Top News · Mar 30, 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.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 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
International Business Times · 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.
France 24 · 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.
Evening Standard · 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
The Guardian - UK · 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
Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2024 Four people killed in single-vehicle crash in Armagh The crash involving a grey Volkswagen Golf occurred on the Ballynahonemore Road in the early hours of Sunday.
Evening Standard · Mar 23, 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.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2024 What does return to power sharing mean for Northern Ireland? After a two-year DUP boycott, the Northern Ireland assembly is to reconvene with a Sinn Féin first minister
The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2024 Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill appointed first minister as Stormont reconvenes Northern Ireland assembly members gather to restore power sharing after two-year DUP boycott
International Business Times · Feb 2, 2024 Hardline N.Ireland Unionists Angry At Powersharing 'Surrender Deal' Some grassroots loyalists in a unionist area of Northern Ireland have been left dismayed by this week's deal struck between the main pro-UK party and the British government, venting their anger at a recent gathering.