Jeffrey Donaldson, a Northern Irish Protestant activist and member of the Privy Council, has deleted his social media accounts after being charged with historical child sex offences. He has resigned all political positions. The DUP is in turmoil as senior members react to the allegations. His departure may impact Stormont's future and his party. Donaldson's resignation raises questions about power sharing in Stormont and the British establishment's operations. The scandal has cast a cloud over the fragile government deal in Belfast.
‘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
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
DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson could be kicked off the Privy Council and stripped of his knighthood if he is convicted of rape, sources say https://t.co/aUdHoSgAdp https://t.co/F2e3VD8HsU
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
This is an odd one, isn’t it? I never warmed to Donaldson, but I’m wary of “ historic allegations” and hope no one is playing dirty politics with a rival to oust him. NI has enough problems on its plate not to dig out new ones via grievance archeology https://t.co/tOzvcOSCcr
Police probe into historical sex offence allegations against Jeffrey Donaldson began 'after two women came forward' https://t.co/kTkJjN5Gbp https://t.co/khkRqO3M3v
Donaldson’s downfall raises questions over Stormont power sharing https://t.co/MckcLVMSVL
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been an ever-present feature of the political landscape in Northern Ireland for several decades Read more 🔽 https://t.co/eootbedTgL
BREAKING: New DUP leader hits out at those scoring 'cheap political points' Read more 🔽 https://t.co/eriVB6YGHT
'It is about ensuring that people in NI know that there is a purpose to devolution, that our place within the UK is secure.' Interim leader of the DUP @GRobinsonDUP defends a power sharing government after Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's resignation https://t.co/hn0gz4yXEZ 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/C9FOf33Ejt
Jim Wells, former @duponline health minister, tells me on @TimesRadio he’s “shocked and disturbed” about the allegations against Sir Jeffrey Donaldson. Says his party is in “turmoil”.
The DUP is in crisis. Senior MPs & MLAs were in contact through the night as details of the charges facing Sir Jeffrey Donaldson emerged. His departure could have major implications for his deal, Stormont's future & those he promoted in the party. https://t.co/8I7HAsy5lP
'Allegations of a historical nature' is a bizarre way to describe what Donaldson has been charged with, which is sex offences. But for some reason the @guardian, following the DUP, wants to avoid telling you that. https://t.co/626ZlaRFcf
The DUP has issued a statement https://t.co/uxvHLel6r2
Jeffrey Donaldson has been charged with historical child sex offences. He has resigned all political positions and deleted all social media accounts. He was a member of the Privy Council. An elite group that advises the monarch. As ever though innocent until proven guilty. https://t.co/XR6BXuMxJY
Northern Irish Protestant activist Jeffrey Donaldson deletes social media accounts after being charged with sexual assault. Follow: @AFpost https://t.co/1JgScG4KUX
Another DUP crisis 👇 https://t.co/gsPhvHLObz
DUP Statement https://t.co/YBV2ytEsR6 via @duponline