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DUP members did not share information about Donaldson conduct – Robinson

DUP members did not share information about Donaldson conduct – Robinson

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026

The DUP leader said his party was not made aware of allegations against the former MP.
Former DUP leader Donaldson protected by ‘culture of cover-up’, MLAs hear

Former DUP leader Donaldson protected by ‘culture of cover-up’, MLAs hear

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026

The Northern Ireland Assembly debated revelations about the conduct of Jeffrey Donaldson.
‘Fully independent’ probe needed following Donaldson revelations, says Alliance

‘Fully independent’ probe needed following Donaldson revelations, says Alliance

Sun, 28 Jun, 2026

Party leader Naomi Long said transparency was needed around the actions of members of the DUP leadership in relation to further allegations.
DUP announces independent review into fresh claims involving Jeffrey Donaldson

DUP announces independent review into fresh claims involving Jeffrey Donaldson

Fri, 26 Jun, 2026

It will probe who knew what in terms of claims of inappropriate behaviour by the convicted paedophile before his arrest over historical sex offences.
DUP MP defends photo with masked men at Scarva protest

DUP MP defends photo with masked men at Scarva protest

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

DUP MP Carla Lockhart said she ‘stepped in to ensure calm heads prevailed’ during a counter protest to a pro-Palestine march.
Donaldson arrives at court ahead of prosecution opening in sexual offences trial

Donaldson arrives at court ahead of prosecution opening in sexual offences trial

Wed, 27 May, 2026

The former DUP leader has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
Sex offences trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson due to commence

Sex offences trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson due to commence

Tue, 26 May, 2026

The 63-year-old denies a total of 18 alleged historical offences.
O’Neill says she will work to reform Stormont to ‘end the blockage on progress’

O’Neill says she will work to reform Stormont to ‘end the blockage on progress’

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

The Sinn Féin vice president delivered the keynote address on the first evening of the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis in Belfast.
Committee hears claims MLA's son was involved in damaging DUP portrait

Committee hears claims MLA's son was involved in damaging DUP portrait

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín told the committee she had ‘nothing to declare’
Trial of former DUP leader Donaldson and wife delayed again

Trial of former DUP leader Donaldson and wife delayed again

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Jeffrey and Eleanor Donaldson face charges relating to alleged historical sex offences.
No decision yet on whether Donaldson trial will proceed in November

No decision yet on whether Donaldson trial will proceed in November

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

The former DUP leader and his wife face charges relating to alleged historical sex offences.
O’Neill is not ‘First Minister for all’ – Gavin Robinson

O’Neill is not ‘First Minister for all’ – Gavin Robinson

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Mr Robinson called on the Sinn Fein vice president to ‘show leadership’ after a row over a jobs fair in Londonderry.
Leaders call for zero-tolerance approach to racist and sectarian attacks in NI

Leaders call for zero-tolerance approach to racist and sectarian attacks in NI

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Police figures show that racist hate crimes in Northern Ireland have reached record levels.
Michelle McIlveen elected as DUP deputy leader

Michelle McIlveen elected as DUP deputy leader

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

She will serve alongside Gavin Robinson who has been re-elected as DUP leader.
Sinn Féin employee resigns after damage to DUP portrait

Sinn Féin employee resigns after damage to DUP portrait

Mon, 21 Oct, 2024

The party said the police had been informed after the incident at Belfast City Hall.
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson released on bail over sex charges

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson released on bail over sex charges

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

During a brief court hearing, the charges were read to the Lagan Valley MP and his wife as they stood in the dock
DUP focus ‘undiminished’ despite ‘difficult and shocking’ Donaldson resignation

DUP focus ‘undiminished’ despite ‘difficult and shocking’ Donaldson resignation

Thu, 04 Apr, 2024

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson resigned last Friday after being charged with several historical sexual offences.

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