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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson resigns as DUP leader after sexual offence charges
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| Last Edited | IndyGeorgia Mar 29, 2024 05:50pm |
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| Author | Rory Carroll |
| News Date | Friday, March 29, 2024 07:55:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has resigned as leader of the Democratic Unionist party after being charged with sexual offences, throwing Northern Irish politics into turmoil.
At an emergency meeting, the party suspended the membership of Donaldson – who is to appear in court next month – and appointed its deputy leader, Gavin Robinson, as interim leader.
A DUP statement said: “The party chairman has received a letter from Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP confirming that he has been charged with allegations of an historical nature and indicating that he is stepping down as leader of the Democratic Unionist party with immediate effect.
“In accordance with the party rules, the party officers have suspended Mr Donaldson from membership, pending the outcome of a judicial process.” |
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