The resignation of Jeffrey Donaldson from the DUP leadership in Northern Ireland has sparked concerns about the future of the power-sharing agreement in Belfast. Donaldson stepped down amid sex offence allegations, leading to instability among unionists. However, key figures like Michelle O'Neill and Stormont's First Minister have reassured that power-sharing is not at risk, emphasizing the need for stability and unity within the DUP.
Northern Ireland’s political parties have been praised by the UK and Irish governments for emphasising the need for stability following the shock resignation of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson ✍️: @GNiAodha https://t.co/whrk1cp7ht
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
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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
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