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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.
DUP ‘anti-Irish’ and work against national identity, Michelle O'Neill claims

DUP ‘anti-Irish’ and work against national identity, Michelle O'Neill claims

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said Sinn Féin was targeting the DUP’s ministers at Stormont.
‘Strong confidence and mutual trust’ between UK and Irish governments – Taoiseach

‘Strong confidence and mutual trust’ between UK and Irish governments – Taoiseach

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Taoiseach Micheál Martin was speaking after being pressed over the UK’s handling of dealing with Northern Ireland’s troubled past.
Irish language commissioner criticised at Stormont Executive Office committee

Irish language commissioner criticised at Stormont Executive Office committee

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Legal advice is being sought over a request for information for Pol Deeds by the scrutiny committee.
Sinn Féin says Bobby Sands statue ‘is going nowhere’ at anniversary event

Sinn Féin says Bobby Sands statue ‘is going nowhere’ at anniversary event

Sun, 03 May, 2026

It then emerged that it had been erected without planning permission, although Belfast City Council had not previously taken any action.
DUP leader challenges Sinn Féin over public support for police

DUP leader challenges Sinn Féin over public support for police

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Gavin Robinson was speaking after a dissident republican attack on a police station in Co Antrim.
SDLP leader criticises fallout over Bobby Sands statue row

SDLP leader criticises fallout over Bobby Sands statue row

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Claire Hanna described a ‘sham fight’ between the DUP and Sinn Fein, and a ‘pile-on’ on members of her party.
Michelle O’Neill says she is ‘not fixated on titles’ amid Stormont reform talk

Michelle O’Neill says she is ‘not fixated on titles’ amid Stormont reform talk

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

The First Minister also described a ‘very challenging arrangement’ with the DUP in the Executive.
Lack of capacity to tackle violence against women cannot be ignored – DUP leader

Lack of capacity to tackle violence against women cannot be ignored – DUP leader

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

‘If we expect results, we have to ensure policing is properly equipped,’ Gavin Robinson told party members.
New medical reports on Eleanor Donaldson submitted, court hears

New medical reports on Eleanor Donaldson submitted, court hears

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

The wife of the former DUP leader is facing charges of aiding and abetting.
DUP accused of pursuing ‘wrecker’s agenda’ in Executive by Sinn Féin chairman

DUP accused of pursuing ‘wrecker’s agenda’ in Executive by Sinn Féin chairman

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

Declan Kearney said Labour party’s ‘austerity’ approach to Northern Ireland was also having an effect on its people.
Alliance Party ‘chief advocates for the anti-common-sense brigade’ – DUP leader

Alliance Party ‘chief advocates for the anti-common-sense brigade’ – DUP leader

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Gavin Robinson has attacked the Alliance Party in a speech saying it has been ‘captured by so-called progressives’.
DUP MP claims Connolly committed ‘diplomatic faux pas’ on NI visit

DUP MP claims Connolly committed ‘diplomatic faux pas’ on NI visit

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Gregory Campbell said Catherine Connolly ‘missed the opportunity’ to demonstrate ‘reconciliation’ in her speech in the Guildhall in Derry City.
You’re in our country, DUP’s Gregory Campbell tells Catherine Connolly

You’re in our country, DUP’s Gregory Campbell tells Catherine Connolly

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Catherine Connolly told the DUP MP she is ‘here to listen’ adding, ‘at the end of the day we’re human beings and we have to have respect’.
Trial of former DUP leader Donaldson and wife to get under way in May

Trial of former DUP leader Donaldson and wife to get under way in May

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson have been accused of alleged historical sexual offences which they deny.

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