Jeffrey Donaldson, leader of the DUP, resigned over historical sex offence charges after two women came forward. The departure raises concerns about the future of the Belfast government deal and deepens cracks among Northern Ireland's unionists. Despite the turmoil, leaders assure that power-sharing in Northern Ireland is not at risk.
Jeffery Donaldson: Government pledges to help maintain Stormont stability https://t.co/waodNU2QGV
“What matters here for Northern Ireland’s point of view is that everybody holds their nerve.” The DUP should unite behind Gavin Robinson and “get its act together” after Jeffrey Donaldson’s resignation, says Shaun Woodward. #TimesRadio | @carolewalkercw https://t.co/xsAScHylGx
‘The primary reaction was utter utter shock!' Editor of The Belfast News Letter, Ben Lowry, explains the fallout taking place over Jeffrey Donaldson facing accusations for committing sexual offences. https://t.co/kHKQqkjt9l
Three stories: 🔴Michelle O'Neill reacts to Jeffrey Donaldson's resignation https://t.co/MejcsWHP4C 🔴Truce talks between Israel and Hamas to resume, Egyptian state TV reports https://t.co/5J9MJbvtQv 🔴Pope Francis leads Easter Vigil at St Peter's https://t.co/NJPTieDH0w https://t.co/aVB8m3wykn
Michelle O’Neill insists no threat to power-sharing after Donaldson resignation https://t.co/HiNZHgkKQt
Powersharing in Northern Ireland is not at risk after the leadership turmoil within the DUP, Stormont’s First Minister has said ✍️: @DavidYoungPA https://t.co/qfjiwzurEU
Donaldson exit will not derail Northern Ireland power-sharing, say DUP leaders https://t.co/VBivBzxltZ
Michelle O'Neill says there is no threat to Northern Ireland power sharing after Jeffrey Donaldson's resignation Read more🔗 https://t.co/W4xRxWh1Q8
Stormont’s DUP deputy First Minister has vowed to work to provide stability following the shock resignation of her party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson https://t.co/zM067oPKe2
The ‘Dysfunctional Unionist Party’ is in trouble again. My weekend article for @Independent https://t.co/7yQFBPrwSk
Another moment of instability for Northern Ireland https://t.co/BaPJKOdBKg
Northern Ireland's deputy FM ‘shocked and devastated’ after Jeffrey Donaldson charged over ‘historic sex offences’ https://t.co/xJBdpisZay
Donaldson resignation deepens cracks among Northern Ireland’s unionists https://t.co/ZS1N8cB6mq via @ft
BREAKING: Northern Ireland's deputy first minister says 'victims must have best opportunity for justice' after DUP leader quits over sex offence allegations Read more🔗 https://t.co/P0wJlazMrQ
Jeffrey Donaldson: From the White House to Antrim police station https://t.co/Cec1vYuecH
Scandal in Northern Ireland casts cloud over power-sharing deal https://t.co/BwaRUom3vI via @jenniduggan https://t.co/d5PFQHwiAS
The shocking departure of Jeffrey Donaldson has raised questions about the future of the fragile deal that restored government in Belfast https://t.co/EkQJAaNziK
The charges against 'Sir' Jeffrey Donaldson once again raise some very serious questions about the British establishment/security services and how they operate as well as the wider issues around the monarchy. These are 'historical' offences as well. Important to stress though… https://t.co/JD1QlzCQeS
Jeffrey Donaldson: DUP accuses critics of ‘enjoying’ sex crime charges Interim leader “Robinson said: ‘…In the immediate aftermath..there will be some who have sought..cheap political points, who have sought to engage in CONSPIRACY THEORIES’” The Times: https://t.co/5htzeOhTzp https://t.co/h5m1qoV7m8
'It seems like the power sharing in Stormont will press ahead ' says journalist @ryansabey about Jeffrey Donaldson stepping down as DUP's leader. He joins columnist @zoesqwilliams to discuss tomorrow's papers. #SkyPapers 📱 #SkyPapers 🔗 https://t.co/5xGmiZZPBm 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/VZ0LhslZ0w
INDEPENDENT: Turmoil as unionist leader resigns over sex offence charges #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/l61HQp8yXe
Police probe into historical sex offence allegations against Jeffrey Donaldson began 'after two women came forward' https://t.co/kTkJjN5Gbp https://t.co/khkRqO3M3v