Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), has resigned after being charged with allegations of a historical nature. The DUP confirmed his resignation and suspension from the party, with Gavin Robinson appointed as the interim leader. Donaldson's resignation has sent shockwaves through the DUP and wider British politics.
Jeffrey Donaldson: Police received complaint leading to ex-DUP leader being charged with sexual offences in early March Read more🔗 https://t.co/pjg7wZnnjh
🔴 Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, could be stripped of his knighthood and Privy Council membership if he is convicted of historical sex offences, it has emerged https://t.co/cXgqS680Ll
The First Minister of Northern Ireland has commented on the news Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has stepped down as DUP leader. She said it is 'A very challenging time' for DUP. Read more: https://t.co/ZGlzg7on30 https://t.co/V2LMAPXe2d
The DUP has been plunged into “turmoil” by the shock resignation of leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, a senior party colleague has said https://t.co/8v2xDk2HHf
"We need to prioritise cohesion and leadership through these times." Michelle O'Neill MLA reacts to the news that Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has resigned as DUP leader after being charged with historical sexual offences. Latest: https://t.co/BoyxfxyQeR 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602 and YT https://t.co/nGJlBJmIes
The DUP has been plunged into “turmoil” by the shock resignation of leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, a senior party colleague has said ✍️: @DavidYoungPA https://t.co/2ERCp1K31y
"I think everybody was shocked." First Minister of Northern Ireland Michelle O'Neill MLA reacts to the news Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has stepped down as DUP leader as he faces charges over alleged historical sexual offences. https://t.co/IfElVW7Ids 📺 Sky 501 and YouTube https://t.co/1fbTSb9fIO
BREAK: Northern Ireland's First Minister @moneillsf tells @SkyNews she's spoken to all party leaders at Stormont to "prioritise cohesion and leadership" following the shock resignation of Jeffrey Donaldson, who's been charged with historical sexual offences. https://t.co/y2ipFyXpQt
Donaldson resignation deepens cracks among Northern Ireland’s unionists https://t.co/ZS1N8cB6mq via @ft
Donaldson resignation deepens cracks among Northern Ireland’s unionists https://t.co/6GfmgFKkWX
BREAKING: The Northern Ireland, First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly vows to "provide stability" after Sir Jeffrey Donaldson stepped down as DUP leader, charged with historical sexual offences Politics Hub live ➡️ https://t.co/ifgxisp4gb 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602 and YouTube https://t.co/TWQGXXMMGz
Jeffrey Donaldson charges: Robinson sends memo to DUP members https://t.co/Lle6ZQ2wke
The leader of Northern Ireland's largest unionist party has stepped down from the top job after being charged with sexual offences. #9News https://t.co/hAdMO5O24I
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'Devastating revelation': New DUP leader on Sir Jeffrey Donaldson stepping down. https://t.co/4OKuTmo0Vn https://t.co/dMi8LrFS8k
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson steps down as DUP leader after being charged with historical sexual offences. https://t.co/XGM6HQm0lL https://t.co/XNbgGDD8dl
Watch News at Ten as Sir Jeffrey Donaldson steps down as DUP's leader after being charged with historical sexual offences. Plus, we’ll review tomorrow’s newspaper headlines. https://t.co/4ozTbgvoxl https://t.co/8rqRH5lfgS
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The leader of Northern Ireland's main pro-UK Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) Jeffrey Donaldson has stepped down after being charged by police over historic offenses, the party said Friday. https://t.co/9s0B7lPEsB
Jeffrey Donaldson's resignation comes at a precarious moment for the DUP. How will the Party now fare in the UK general election? @gerrylynch 👇 https://t.co/09owI0YWW1
The UK General Election was already expected to be difficult for the DUP before this announcement. Jeffrey Donaldson's resignation is about to make things a lot worse, writes @gerrylynch 👇 https://t.co/09owI0YWW1
Northern Ireland’s finely balanced power-sharing arrangements were thrown into disarray Friday as the leader of the region’s largest unionist party stepped down after being charged with historical sexual offenses. https://t.co/JqTgbuMF4v
Interim DUP leader Gavin Robinson hits out at those scoring 'cheap political points'. The comments follow Jeffrey Donaldson stepping down earlier today as the party's leader after charges with historical sexual offences. https://t.co/cJHdm5NpDT 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/trsm8O8V2B
BREAKING: The interim leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) Gavin Robinson has called Jeffrey Donaldson's charge a "devastating revelation" and a "tremendous shock". He also described party leadership as a "huge responsibility". https://t.co/cJHdm5MROl 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/Osde3oKvc1
BREAKING: Gavin Robinson, the interim leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), has called Jeffrey Donaldson's charge a "devastating revelation" and a "tremendous shock". He also described party leadership as a "huge responsibility". https://t.co/cJHdm5MROl 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/lYLL3N4DJh
BREAKING: Gavin Robinson, the interim leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), has called Jeffrey Donaldson's charge a "devastating revelation" and a "tremendous shock". https://t.co/cJHdm5MROl 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/lU3WmSfnIC
DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson resigns after sex offence charges https://t.co/Zp0iFWHG7n via @ft
"A devastating revelation" - an emotional Gavin Robinson MP, the DUP's interim leader, on the resignation of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, who's been charged with historical sexual offences. https://t.co/tXLv1hI2mA
Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Jeffrey Donaldson resigns after police charges https://t.co/LPX1iytHkX https://t.co/GT6oBFHAmq
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson steps down as DUP leader after being charged with historical sexual offences. Gavin Robinson MP has been appointed the interim party leader by the DUP's party officers. https://t.co/Run5Fjo57d https://t.co/KQ3vWSmcVy
'This has been a political earthquake in Northern Ireland. Absolutely nobody saw this coming.' GB News' Northern Ireland Reporter, Dougie Beattie, reacts to the DUP Leader, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, quitting after being charged with 'historical' sex offences. https://t.co/h1dLIuLksM
The leader of Northern Ireland's largest unionist party has stepped down after being charged with allegations of a historic nature, the party said in a statement on Friday. https://t.co/4KNJwpKesk
Leader of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionists (DUP) & member of the King’s Privy Council Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has RESIGNED from the party & deleted all his social media after being CHARGED with historic SEX CRIMES The Shadow Knows 🥷 BBC: https://t.co/9GZD8xmIjh https://t.co/h5m1qoV7m8
Analysis: DUP in disarray after Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's resignation https://t.co/67D0olP86l
BREAKING: Michelle O’Neill, the Sinn Fein first minister of Northern Ireland, has issued a statement following the news that Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has stepped down as DUP's leader after being charged with historical sexual offences. https://t.co/mJxPTKQDJG 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/byw5d5UIL0
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has quit as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party after being been charged with historical sex offences https://t.co/HK4MhzgXG0
“Sir Jeffrey Donaldson would have been seen and assessed by many commentators as riding high in a pretty strong position”. DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson's resignation following charges of historical sexual offences is “a political bombshell”, says @WillLeitch. @RuthDavidsonPC https://t.co/A8MLpp8W34
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson resigns as DUP leader after sexual offence charges https://t.co/LoVKGS2NBP
The shock resignation of DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson is sure to prompt questions over the future of power sharing in Northern Ireland https://t.co/YRBlaoOkZy
BREAKING: Michelle O’Neill, the Sinn Fein first minister of Northern Ireland, has issued a statement following the news that Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has stepoed down as DUP's leader after being charged with historical sexual offences https://t.co/mJxPTKQDJG 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/xLWfBAfeFn
Who is Sir Jeffrey Donaldson? DUP leader steps down after criminal charges Read more 🔽 https://t.co/iakctW728f
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DUP leader Donaldson steps down facing ‘historical’ charges https://t.co/qow19LYIol via @EllenAMilligan @PronouncedAlva https://t.co/3uYQVUHj6k
'He was campaign manager for Enoch Powell, believe it or not.' 'All we know is he's confirmed he's been charged.' @HenryRiley1 discusses the 'seismic news' of Jeffrey Donaldson's resignation from the DUP and the plethora of 'questions that still need answering'. https://t.co/7GjYfa56vw
'He was arrested yesterday morning around about six o'clock.' GB News' Norther Ireland reporter, Dougie Beattie, gives details on the exit of DUP leader, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, following historical sex offence charges. https://t.co/9ju49J0qUA
Leader of Northern Ireland’s main unionist party steps down as he is charged with sexual offenses https://t.co/aPhbLrZ8jo
"It is a political earthquake for the party." Senior Ireland correspondent @skydavidblevins reports from Belfast as Jeffrey Donaldson steps down as DUP's leader after being charged with historical sexual offences. https://t.co/k4ej9gtPXe 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/u8gyLnm5hh
"It is a political earthquake for the party." Senior Ireland correspondent David Blevins reports from Belfast as Jeffrey Donaldson steps down as DUP's leader after being charged with historical sexual offences. https://t.co/k4ej9gtPXe 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/3yITUbAJDu
Leader of Northern Ireland's main unionist party steps down as he is charged with sexual offences https://t.co/NY0GrADzj9
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson resigns as Democratic Unionist party leader https://t.co/I3nRUOaWhd
Jeffrey Donaldson steps down as DUP leader and is suspended as party member after being charged with 'allegations of an historical nature' https://t.co/NgxW2IzdRG https://t.co/VdcFV0PaLF
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson: Who is the former DUP leader? https://t.co/yGaCC4uSlI
"Jeffrey Donaldson's political career appears to be in tatters today." TalkTV's Chief Political Commentator @petercardwell says the Northern Ireland Assembly "is certainly fragile" as Jeffrey Donaldson steps down as Leader of the DUP after being charged with historical offences. https://t.co/MQWwgLf3dF
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has stood down as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) after he was charged with historical sex offences. https://t.co/UTJls5iDJ2 https://t.co/eR2dHV3w2S
Breaking News: Jeffrey Donaldson, a top Northern Ireland politician, resigned as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party after being charged with sex offenses. https://t.co/LaaiD4iOZY
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Jeffrey Donaldson, head of Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party, steps down amid police probe https://t.co/5jbjfcQSlX https://t.co/ubyJQhyFQ7
DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson resigns after police charges https://t.co/lnmdUk00wj
Potentially huge political implications in Northern Ireland from this: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson steps down as DUP's leader after being charged with historical sexual offences https://t.co/tYa3ToTwtO
Breaking News: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson steps down as DUP's leader after being charged with historical sexual offences Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has stepped down as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party with immediate effect after he was charged with historical sexual offences. In a… https://t.co/RmVt0RKFf0
DUP leader resigns after being charged with historic sex offences, party confirms https://t.co/jW4Czn9dQc https://t.co/hlNNbPBNcw
Jeffrey Donaldson's resignation as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party comes after an almost 40-year run in politics https://t.co/3ZcumArz97
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson: DUP leader quits after being charged with historic sexual offences https://t.co/nfKfsUImfx
Jeffrey Donaldson, head of Northern Ireland's largest unionist party, steps down amid police probe https://t.co/KtQ8S2BgiH
Jeffrey Donaldson, leader of the Democratic Unionist Party and one of Northern Ireland’s most prominent and influential politicians, resigned his leadership of the party on Friday, after being charged with “allegations of an historical nature.” https://t.co/nERXAZYQ29
“This is an absolutely catastrophic series of events." TalkTV chief political commentator Peter Cardwell reacts to Sir Jeffrey Donaldson stepping down as DUP leader over 'historical' allegations. @petercardwell | @TVKev | @ThatAlexWoman https://t.co/4UAbdcB0Qd
The leader of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party, Jeffrey Donaldson, steps down after being charged with allegations of a "historical nature," according to a statement https://t.co/Lj8nBGtc5R
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has quit as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party in Northern Ireland after he was charged by police with historical offences https://t.co/JUBjcFoTFB
Leader of Northern Ireland's largest unionist party, Jeffrey Donaldson, steps down amid police probe, reports AP
🔺 BREAKING: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the DUP leader, has resigned after being charged with “allegations of an historical nature” (1/7) ⬇️ https://t.co/pV3qsSK192
https://t.co/mwqjwjNrxr DUP party leader Donaldson steps down after police charges https://t.co/fgcqpW7gJr https://t.co/TiZzhaqARG
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NEW: Jeffrey Donaldson quits as DUP leader with party saying he has been charged with “allegations of a historical nature”. 👇🏼 https://t.co/3MuD22pKMA
BREAKING: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has resigned as leader of the Democratic Unionist party https://t.co/nqzQ6ZFx7A
DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson resigns https://t.co/1DdmGEVcCz
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Jeffrey Donaldson steps down as DUP leader over historic allegations https://t.co/DJkM9QzNWm
The leader of Northern Ireland's largest unionist party Jeffrey Donaldson stepped down on Friday after confirming he had been charged with "allegations of an historical nature," the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) said. https://t.co/CaOYrahUZA
DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson resigns after being charged with historic offences https://t.co/gwmxoT8Jrs
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson quits as Northern Ireland's DUP leader after being charged with historical sexual offences https://t.co/J4cwcWvwht
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson steps down as Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party - after being charged with allegations of an historical nature For more on this and other news visit https://t.co/NEDMP2uP6W
#BREAKING N.Ireland unionist leader charged by police, resigns as DUP leader: party https://t.co/yTAoSygtsH
NEW: DUP statement on Jefrrey Donaldson resignation “The Party Chairman has received a letter from Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP confirming that he has been charged with allegations of an historical nature…he is stepping down as Leader of the DUP with immediate effect.”
BREAKING: Jeffrey Donaldson Quits As DUP Leader After Being Charged With 'Historical' Allegations https://t.co/MuADTPYMfK
BREAKING -DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson MP steps down after historical allegations. "In accordance with the Party Rules the Party Officers have suspended Mr Donaldson from membership-pending the outcome of a judicial process," says DUP statement. https://t.co/1BsdtinTsT via @rte
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson steps down as leader of DUP after being charged with allegations of historical nature https://t.co/33D4oK6OHY
NEW: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson resigns as DUP leader after being charged with historical sexual offences. Resignation will send shockwaves through the DUP, Northern Ireland and wider British politics.
BREAKING: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is stepping down as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party “with immediate effect” after the DUP said he had been charged with allegations of a historical nature. https://t.co/rXg2L0VIkp
#Breaking Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is stepping down as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party “with immediate effect” after the DUP said he had been charged with allegations of a historical nature https://t.co/8hU8EG6vuH
"Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been charged with historical sexual offences and has quit as Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader." https://t.co/ytPhwPMn6N
BREAKING: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, has been suspended https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/Nh2lzwydFC
Big news from Northern Ireland. Jeffrey Donaldson out as DUP leader https://t.co/sP22xAjKRs
DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson quits after sex offence charges https://t.co/p8GufiBEfE
BREAKING: DUP's Sir Jeffrey Donaldson steps down as leader after being charged with allegations of a historical nature Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/lwgyMXyfl0
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, has stood down as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) after he was charged with offences of a historical nature, the party has announced Follow the latest updates on our live blog ⬇️ https://t.co/XoLMuTIjBz https://t.co/wEaI7Bdfhs
DUP statement on Sir Jeffrey Donaldson: "The Party Chairman has received a letter from Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP confirming that he has been charged with allegations of an historical nature” He is stepping down as Leader of the party https://t.co/C68oUirgpB
Breaking: Statement from the DUP confirming Sir Jeffrey Donaldson 'charged with allegations of an historical nature' and is resigning as Leader with immediate effect Gavin Robinson appointed interim leader https://t.co/YeeeYi3a9T
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson leader of the DUP in Ireland steps down with immediate effect. More details to follow. https://t.co/JWkJjCA6O7
🚨 BREAKING: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has resigned as leader of the DUP with immediate effect after being charged with allegations of an historical nature
Jeffrey Donaldson steps down as leader of the DUP after being "charged with allegations of an historical nature". https://t.co/9wjfDGrWkJ
Jeffrey Donaldson sets down as leader of the DUP after being "charged with allegations of an historical nature". https://t.co/VGOZEFKPfO
NEW: DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson stepping down with immediate effect https://t.co/1WksQQpch2
DUP says Jeffrey Donaldson 'charged with allegations of historic nature' as he steps down as party leader https://t.co/VLhVnFxOU3
Extraordinary: After a morning of fevered speculation inside the DUP, as well as outside it, leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has suddenly resigned, confirming that he has been charged with "allegations of a historical nature". The DUP has suspended him from membership. https://t.co/Su4tahawBk
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson steps down as Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party For more on this and other news visit https://t.co/NEDMP2uP6W
BREAKING: Donaldson quits as leader of DUP > "The Party Chairman has received a letter from Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP confirming that he has been charged with allegations of an historical nature and indicating that he is stepping down as Leader of the DUP with immediate effect” https://t.co/nD0TayejX0
DUP statement: “The Party Chairman has received a letter from Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP confirming that he has been charged with allegations of an historical nature and indicating that he is stepping down as Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party with immediate effect.”
DUP statement Jeffrey Donaldson has stepped down as DUP leader with immediate effect. He has also been suspended from the party. https://t.co/U6rK2frPhJ
BREAK: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson resigns as DUP leader with immediate effect.
BREAKING: Statement from @duponline confirms Jeffrey Donaldson has been arrested and charged, and has resigned as leader. https://t.co/UiwcKoeoMu
NEW from DUP: “The Party Chairman has received a letter from Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP confirming that he has been charged with allegations of an historical nature and indicating that he is stepping down as Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party with immediate effect. In…