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Eleanor Donaldson’s bid to have two charges withdrawn ‘should not delay trial’

Eleanor Donaldson’s bid to have two charges withdrawn ‘should not delay trial’

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife will go on trial in March facing a number of historical sex offences.
Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife bids to have two charges withdrawn in sex offences case

Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife bids to have two charges withdrawn in sex offences case

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Eleanor Donaldson is the co-accused in a historical sex offences case involving her husband, former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson.
Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson pleads not guilty to 18 sex offences

Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson pleads not guilty to 18 sex offences

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024

He made a brief appearance before Newry Crown Court on Tuesday.
DUP calls for unionist cohesion after North Antrim and Lagan Valley defeats

DUP calls for unionist cohesion after North Antrim and Lagan Valley defeats

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

Sinn Fein has emerged for the first time as the party in Northern Ireland with the largest representation at Westminster.
Alliance Party's Sorcha Eastwood beats DUP to take Donaldson's seat

Alliance Party's Sorcha Eastwood beats DUP to take Donaldson's seat

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

Ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson quit the leadership in March after being charged with historical sexual offences
Jeffrey Donaldson to face trial on child sexual abuse charges

Jeffrey Donaldson to face trial on child sexual abuse charges

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

The former DUP leader and his wife, Eleanor Donaldson, are appearing before Newry Magistrate's Court
Former DUP leader Donaldson facing more sex offence charges

Former DUP leader Donaldson facing more sex offence charges

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

The 61-year-old and his wife are expected to appear in court on Wednesday.
DUP aims to hold off Alliance in Jeffrey Donaldson's former constituency

DUP aims to hold off Alliance in Jeffrey Donaldson's former constituency

Sun, 16 Jun, 2024

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson first won the seat as an Ulster Unionist in 1997 and has defended it ever since.
Donaldson will not seek re-election amid sex offences case, says solicitor

Donaldson will not seek re-election amid sex offences case, says solicitor

Wed, 22 May, 2024

The former DUP leader, who is set to remain Lagan Valley MP until the election, is facing 11 historical charges.
Committal hearing for Jeffrey Donaldson historical sex charge case set for July

Committal hearing for Jeffrey Donaldson historical sex charge case set for July

Wed, 22 May, 2024

The former DUP leader is facing 11 charges
Paul Givan believes the DUP can hold Jeffrey Donaldson’s Lagan Valley seat

Paul Givan believes the DUP can hold Jeffrey Donaldson’s Lagan Valley seat

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

The former DUP leader resigned last month
DUP focused on finding candidate to win Jeffrey Donaldson’s Lagan Valley seat

DUP focused on finding candidate to win Jeffrey Donaldson’s Lagan Valley seat

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

The former DUP leader has not resigned his position as MP.
Politics watch: Taoiseach in waiting, Cabinet makeup, Donaldson resignation

Politics watch: Taoiseach in waiting, Cabinet makeup, Donaldson resignation

Sun, 31 Mar, 2024

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the coming week
Donaldson sexual offence charges have plunged DUP into ‘turmoil’, says Wilson

Donaldson sexual offence charges have plunged DUP into ‘turmoil’, says Wilson

Sat, 30 Mar, 2024

East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson insisted the DUP should not be distracted by a leadership contest this side of a general election
Michelle O'Neill and Northern leaders react to Jeffrey Donaldson exit

Michelle O'Neill and Northern leaders react to Jeffrey Donaldson exit

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

Jeffrey Donaldson resigned as leader of the DUP.
Donaldson resignation follows almost 40 years in politics

Donaldson resignation follows almost 40 years in politics

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

Jeffrey Donaldson assumed leadership of the DUP in 2021 during a turbulent time for the party.
New EU regulation to Northern Ireland would create significant problems — Donaldson

New EU regulation to Northern Ireland would create significant problems — Donaldson

Tue, 19 Mar, 2024

The DUP will oppose the regulation which requires cross-community consent from Stormont MLAs. If the regulation is not passed then the UK government will decide if it should be introduced.
DUP attempt to block new EU law a 'stunt'

DUP attempt to block new EU law a 'stunt'

Mon, 18 Mar, 2024

The unionist party is to use an applicability motion at Stormont on Tuesday to allow the Northern Ireland Assembly to vote on a new EU regulation.
Meetings to express opposition to Irish sea border are not TUV rallies – Bryson

Meetings to express opposition to Irish sea border are not TUV rallies – Bryson

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

Campaigner Jamie Bryson challenged DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to a public debate on post-Brexit trading arrangements.
North is no longer a place where majority are 'red, white and blue British', DUP leader says

North is no longer a place where majority are 'red, white and blue British', DUP leader says

Thu, 29 Feb, 2024

Leader Jeffrey Donaldson said that ‘seeking out heretics’ in the DUP was a ‘sure and certain path to self-destruction’
We are nowhere near a united Ireland, DUP leader Donaldson says

We are nowhere near a united Ireland, DUP leader Donaldson says

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024

The DUP gave the green light for the recall of the Stormont Assembly on the back of a deal with the British government
DUP split over Stormont deal exposed as Nigel Dodds says sea border concerns remain

DUP split over Stormont deal exposed as Nigel Dodds says sea border concerns remain

Thu, 01 Feb, 2024

Former deputy leader of the DUP Nigel Dodds suggested there was a divergence of views within the party.
United Ireland within 'touching distance' as Sinn Féin set to hold first minister role

United Ireland within 'touching distance' as Sinn Féin set to hold first minister role

Tue, 30 Jan, 2024

The end of the two-year Stormont blockage was signalled when DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson secured the backing of his party executive.
DUP leader meets party members ahead of crunch gathering on Stormont return

DUP leader meets party members ahead of crunch gathering on Stormont return

Mon, 29 Jan, 2024

The party has been using a veto power to block Stormont ‘s devolved institutions for two years in protest at post-Brexit trading arrangements.
Threats against Donaldson over powersharing talks condemned in UK Parliament

Threats against Donaldson over powersharing talks condemned in UK Parliament

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

Those seeking to intimidate the MP for Lagan Valley have been branded ‘cowards and idiots’.
UK government ‘profoundly regrets’ legal action by Ireland against Legacy Act

UK government ‘profoundly regrets’ legal action by Ireland against Legacy Act

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the ‘strong’ legal advice was that the legislation breached the UN Convention on Human Rights.
Failure to restore Stormont is a denial of democracy, Martin says

Failure to restore Stormont is a denial of democracy, Martin says

Tue, 19 Dec, 2023

Tánaiste Micheál Martin said he could see no reason why the powersharing institutions should not return this week.
O’Neill says she believes powersharing could be restored within weeks

O’Neill says she believes powersharing could be restored within weeks

Wed, 22 Nov, 2023

The Sinn Féin vice-president met with Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf on Wednesday
Sunak's claims of 'no sense of a border' in the Irish Sea ring hollow, says MP

Sunak's claims of 'no sense of a border' in the Irish Sea ring hollow, says MP

Wed, 22 Nov, 2023

The UK's Northern Ireland secretary Chris Heaton-Harris said he did not accept the remarks during the exchange in the UK's House of Commons

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