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'Wheels coming off' Sinn Féin messaging on powersharing, says Paul Givan

'Wheels coming off' Sinn Féin messaging on powersharing, says Paul Givan

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

The DUP Education Minister said the party had “made over commitments” to projects including the A5 and Casement Park.
Sinn Fein has no intentions of collapsing Stormont, John O’Dowd says

Sinn Fein has no intentions of collapsing Stormont, John O’Dowd says

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

The Sinn Fein minister said his party had concerns about the behaviour of the DUP.
Taoiseach urges ‘political maturity’ at Stormont amid DUP and Sinn Féin row

Taoiseach urges ‘political maturity’ at Stormont amid DUP and Sinn Féin row

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

Sinn Féin has accused the DUP of ‘frustrating delivery’, while the DUP accused Sinn Féin of ‘inserting instability’ into powersharing arrangements.
Stormont agriculture committee to meet to discuss shooting of 51 cows

Stormont agriculture committee to meet to discuss shooting of 51 cows

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

The culling of the animals was carried out in Co Tyrone last month.
DUP MP Sammy Wilson investigated by standards commissioner

DUP MP Sammy Wilson investigated by standards commissioner

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

The commissioner’s website said Mr Wilson is accused of a ‘failure to declare an interest’.
DUP leader questions decision to grant bail to woman charged with possession of explosives

DUP leader questions decision to grant bail to woman charged with possession of explosives

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Gavin Robinson made the comments after a 25-year-old law student appeared before a district court after a bomb was found in her car in Co Monaghan on Wednesday.
Disgraced former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson stripped of knighthood

Disgraced former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson stripped of knighthood

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

It comes after Donaldson was convicted earlier this year of historical child sex abuse offences.
DUP reveals details of review into what was known about Donaldson’s conduct

DUP reveals details of review into what was known about Donaldson’s conduct

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

The review will be led by Jim Gamble, a former RUC officer and head of the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command (CEOP) Centre.
Parties raise further questions over latest Jeffrey Donaldson allegations

Parties raise further questions over latest Jeffrey Donaldson allegations

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

The former DUP leader was convicted last month of 18 sex offences.
North's finances need to move on to ‘long-term sustainable footing’ – Benn

North's finances need to move on to ‘long-term sustainable footing’ – Benn

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn held talks with the leaders of Executive parties on Thursday
DUP review into Donaldson behaviour will be ‘unprecedented’ – Gavin Robinson

DUP review into Donaldson behaviour will be ‘unprecedented’ – Gavin Robinson

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

The DUP leader said he could not currently comment on who would lead the review.
Number in DUP knew about claim over Donaldson behaviour to woman – Poots

Number in DUP knew about claim over Donaldson behaviour to woman – Poots

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

The Stormont Speaker said Donaldson had tried to ‘extinguish’ his career.
I would never have protected Jeffrey Donaldson in any circumstance – Edwin Poots

I would never have protected Jeffrey Donaldson in any circumstance – Edwin Poots

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

Sinn Fein has called on the Stormont Speaker to step aside pending a DUP investigation into claims of inappropriate behaviour by Donaldson.
Sinn Féin calls on Stormont speaker to step aside over Donaldson concerns

Sinn Féin calls on Stormont speaker to step aside over Donaldson concerns

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

Edwin Poots has faced pressure from Stormont parties over his role in an incident where a woman raised concern about behaviour by Jeffrey Donaldson.
Poots says he has ‘nothing to answer for’ over Donaldson concerns

Poots says he has ‘nothing to answer for’ over Donaldson concerns

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

The Stormont Speaker made a statement to MLAs on Monday.
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 may be damaged ‘beyond repair’ by Donaldson revelations, says ex-adviser

DUP may be damaged ‘beyond repair’ by Donaldson revelations, says ex-adviser

Sun, 28 Jun, 2026

David Graham was speaking as further allegations around the disgraced former leader’s behaviour continue to emerge.
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.
Options for judge after Eleanor Donaldson trial of the facts

Options for judge after Eleanor Donaldson trial of the facts

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

The judge at Newry Crown Court could issue a number of treatment orders or else an absolute discharge.
Jeffrey Donaldson abused ‘trust’ of party with ‘vile’ crimes, DUP leader says

Jeffrey Donaldson abused ‘trust’ of party with ‘vile’ crimes, DUP leader says

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

The former DUP leader was found guilty of 18 historical sexual offences against two women when they were children.
The evidence heard by jury during four-week trial of Jeffrey Donaldson

The evidence heard by jury during four-week trial of Jeffrey Donaldson

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Two women accused the former DUP leader of sexual assault.
Jury in Jeffrey Donaldson trial begin third day of deliberations

Jury in Jeffrey Donaldson trial begin third day of deliberations

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

The former DUP leader is facing 18 sex abuse allegations.
Jury in Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial sent home for weekend

Jury in Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial sent home for weekend

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

The former DUP leader denies 18 sex offences against two women.
Jury resumes deliberations in Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse trial

Jury resumes deliberations in Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse trial

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

The former DUP leader is accused of 18 historical sex offences.
UUP leader ‘has never discussed electoral pacts’ with DUP

UUP leader ‘has never discussed electoral pacts’ with DUP

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Jon Burrows said he is open to unionist co-operation but has not had talks on pacts.
‘Reckless’ to consider raising age of criminal responsibility – DUP leader

‘Reckless’ to consider raising age of criminal responsibility – DUP leader

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Assembly members are set to debate raising the age of criminal responsibility in Northern Ireland from 10 to 14.
Gavin Robinson: Hard border not the answer to immigration control

Gavin Robinson: Hard border not the answer to immigration control

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

In a letter, the DUP leader said ‘the answer is not a so-called hard border’ which ‘nobody is proposing’.
Jeffrey Donaldson denies abuse of two alleged victims

Jeffrey Donaldson denies abuse of two alleged victims

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

The ex-MP, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
Prosecution case concludes in Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial

Prosecution case concludes in Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Donaldson, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences while Eleanor Donaldson is facing a trial of the facts.
Donaldson’s wife hit ‘blank wall’ asking husband about alleged victim – trial

Donaldson’s wife hit ‘blank wall’ asking husband about alleged victim – trial

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

The jury at Newry Crown Court have been hearing further police interviews with the Donaldsons following their arrest in 2024.
Donaldson told police he ‘can’t get head round’ allegations of sexual abuse

Donaldson told police he ‘can’t get head round’ allegations of sexual abuse

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

The former DUP leader is on trial at Newry Crown Court over historical sex offence allegations.
Jeffrey Donaldson told police he wasn’t doing ‘anything untoward’

Jeffrey Donaldson told police he wasn’t doing ‘anything untoward’

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

The former MP is accused of using a light to stare at an alleged victim.
Witness becomes emotional as he recalls wife telling him about Donaldson alleged abuse

Witness becomes emotional as he recalls wife telling him about Donaldson alleged abuse

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Newry Crown Court also heard about a message sent by Jeffrey Donaldson to a church minister who had been providing pastoral support to the couple stating he just wanted to “find a way to say how sorry I am”.
Woman stands over Donaldson abuse claims during cross-examination

Woman stands over Donaldson abuse claims during cross-examination

Sat, 30 May, 2026

The trial is taking place at Newry Crown Court.
Donaldson ‘regret’ letter ‘nothing to do’ with sex allegations, trial hears

Donaldson ‘regret’ letter ‘nothing to do’ with sex allegations, trial hears

Fri, 29 May, 2026

The ex-MP has pleaded not guilty to the 18 alleged offences.
Cross-examination of alleged victim continues in Donaldson sexual offences trial

Cross-examination of alleged victim continues in Donaldson sexual offences trial

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Challenged by a barrister over ‘inconsistencies’ in her evidence, Complainant A insisted ‘the facts are the facts’.
Jeffrey Donaldson sexual offences trial played alleged victim’s police interview

Jeffrey Donaldson sexual offences trial played alleged victim’s police interview

Thu, 28 May, 2026

The ex-MP has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
Prosecution opens against Jeffrey Donaldson in sexual offences trial

Prosecution opens against Jeffrey Donaldson in sexual offences trial

Wed, 27 May, 2026

The trial is taking place at Newry Crown Court.
Former DUP leader Donaldson arrives at court for sexual offences trial

Former DUP leader Donaldson arrives at court for sexual offences trial

Tue, 26 May, 2026

The 63-year-old has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
DUP presses UK chancellor for ‘better financial settlement’ for Northern Ireland

DUP presses UK chancellor for ‘better financial settlement’ for Northern Ireland

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Party leader Gavin Robinson said the party also called for borrowing powers to build more homes and improve infrastructure.
Donaldson trial ‘on track’ to begin May 26th, judge says

Donaldson trial ‘on track’ to begin May 26th, judge says

Tue, 19 May, 2026

The former DUP leader is facing allegations of historical sex offences, which he denies.

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