The Latest Breaking News from Jeffrey Donaldson

Donaldson says he cannot be certain Stormont will return by end of year

The DUP leader has repeated that ‘significant’ gaps remain between the UK Government and his party’s position.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

Significant gaps still remain in trade border impasse talks – Donaldson

The DUP leader said he would not put a timetable on any deal with the Government.

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

‘Why would we want to be part of the UK?’ Young people will probably soon deliver a united Ireland

Disillusioned with Stormont and Brexit, 18 to 24-year-olds want progressive change – and don’t see it happening in the union, says writer Emma DeSouza

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2023

DUP making ‘progress’ in post-Brexit trade talks, says Donaldson

Party leader tells conference DUP will not revive power-sharing in Northern Ireland unless concerns are addressed

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2023

Powersharing essential for building Union case, Donaldson tells DUP conference

The leader delivered his keynote speech at his party’s annual conference in Belfast.

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023

DUP talking to Labour but pressing for deal for return with current Government

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he does not want to wait another year for a deal that will allow his party to return to Stormont.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

Donaldson hopes for resolution to trade border impasse talks within weeks

The DUP leader insisted he is committed to working with the current UK Government to achieve a deal to restore Stormont.

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

PM hopeful that talks with DUP moving to ‘positive’ conclusion, says Varadkar

Northern Ireland’s main unionist party is boycotting the powersharing institutions at Stormont in protest at post-Brexit trading arrangements.

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023

Gaps remain between Government and DUP on trade border impasse, says Donaldson

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson addressed a meeting of his party executive in Lurgan, Co Armagh on Thursday night.

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Bertie Ahern calls for restoration of Stormont before end of November

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said he would be ‘very disappointed’ if Stormont is not restored by the end of next month.

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023