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sirjeffrey developing over the last 30 minutes or so. sirjeffrey donaldson, who was the leader of the largest unionist party in northern ireland, the democratic unionist party, has been charged with historical sexual offences and is stepping down as leader. 57 woman has also been charged with aiding and abetting in connection with the alleged offences. the dup, whichjust earlier this year went back into a power—sharing government with sinn fein at stormont, said the party chairman has received a letter from sirjeffrey donaldson confirming that he has been charged with allegations of an historical nature, and indicating he is stepping down as leader of the dup with immediate effect. another dup mp, gavin robinson, has been appointed as interim party leader. we can talk now to mark devenport, who joins me. he is the bbc? former political editor in northern ireland. give me your thoughts on what has been happening. 0ur momentous story. sir happening. 0ur momentous story. s " jeffrey donaldson is leader of the largest unionist party there an
sirjeffrey developing over the last 30 minutes or so. sirjeffrey donaldson, who was the leader of the largest unionist party in northern ireland, the democratic unionist party, has been charged with historical sexual offences and is stepping down as leader. 57 woman has also been charged with aiding and abetting in connection with the alleged offences. the dup, whichjust earlier this year went back into a power—sharing government with sinn fein at stormont, said the party chairman has...
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sirjeffrey donaldson�*s resignation comes at a criticaljuncture. earthquake go well beyond one man and one party. it creates a fissure at the heart of unionism at a time when some see it under increasing threat from those who want a united ireland. on a bank holiday easter weekend when politics was supposed to be on pause, sirjeffrey donaldson�*s party political days look firmly in the past. jennifer 0'leary, bbc news. our correspondent dan johnson has more. politicians here in northern ireland are saying business as usual. this is a shock, but they will try to carry on. they are determined that things won't be destabilised here because they've been so determined, they've been working so hard. they've put things in place to get northern ireland's government operating again in the last two months, after two years of political instability, disruption when things weren't working, so so much effort is being put on. people are saying they're determined that this won't wreck that, but there are serious risks. no doubt. no doubt, this is a huge blow. i me
sirjeffrey donaldson�*s resignation comes at a criticaljuncture. earthquake go well beyond one man and one party. it creates a fissure at the heart of unionism at a time when some see it under increasing threat from those who want a united ireland. on a bank holiday easter weekend when politics was supposed to be on pause, sirjeffrey donaldson�*s party political days look firmly in the past. jennifer 0'leary, bbc news. our correspondent dan johnson has more. politicians here in northern...
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is an mp and is not an— because sirjeffrey is an mp and is not an mla. story that's being linked to their— negative story that's being linked to their party to wait and see how this unfolds.— to their party to wait and see how this unfolds. . ., ., ., ,, , ., , this unfolds. amanda, thank you very much and running _ this unfolds. amanda, thank you very much and running as _ this unfolds. amanda, thank you very much and running as live _ this unfolds. amanda, thank you very much and running as live here - this unfolds. amanda, thank you very much and running as live here on - this unfolds. amanda, thank you veryj much and running as live here on bbc news with them to point out straightaway do head to the website. now this is a story which is live and moving, so if you'd like to follow all the updates online, you can head to our website for all the latest developments. our political editor in northern ireland share of his analysis of the dup in disarray. a lot of really useful information there and there has been so much reaction through the last few hours
is an mp and is not an— because sirjeffrey is an mp and is not an mla. story that's being linked to their— negative story that's being linked to their party to wait and see how this unfolds.— to their party to wait and see how this unfolds. . ., ., ., ,, , ., , this unfolds. amanda, thank you very much and running _ this unfolds. amanda, thank you very much and running as _ this unfolds. amanda, thank you very much and running as live _ this unfolds. amanda, thank you very much and...
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so, he made seven— sirjeffrey donaldson. so, he made seven trips— sirjeffrey donaldson.n ireland to get that— seven trips to northern ireland to get that back up and running. the key thing — get that back up and running. the key thing for downing street now is what happens going forward. and the fact that _ what happens going forward. and the fact that they want the dup leadership to stay committed to that _ leadership to stay committed to that the — leadership to stay committed to that. the concern here is that any turbulence — that. the concern here is that any turbulence in northern ireland is a concern _ turbulence in northern ireland is a concern for— turbulence in northern ireland is a concern for london.— turbulence in northern ireland is a concern for london. damian and sara, thank ou concern for london. damian and sara, thank you both _ concern for london. damian and sara, thank you both very _ concern for london. damian and sara, thank you both very much. _ the metropolitan police says it is continuing its investigation into potential offences linked to the pos
so, he made seven— sirjeffrey donaldson. so, he made seven trips— sirjeffrey donaldson.n ireland to get that— seven trips to northern ireland to get that back up and running. the key thing — get that back up and running. the key thing for downing street now is what happens going forward. and the fact that _ what happens going forward. and the fact that they want the dup leadership to stay committed to that _ leadership to stay committed to that the — leadership to stay committed to...
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so sirjeffrey donaldson in many ways had a choice ofjobs. ireland in recent years. he of course took his party, his party came out of stormont in protest at the eu- came out of stormont in protest at the eu— northern ireland protocol, the eu— northern ireland protocol, the post—brexit trading arrangements, he took his party out and in many ways it was sirjeffrey donaldson who was the key figure in taking his party back into stormont only six weeks ago. jeffrey donaldson was basically selling the deal then too many unionists who are reluctant to go back into stormont, so he was a figure, is a figure of considerable political influence stop by and they figure incredibly well known in westminster because of all those negotiations what wright all those negotiations what wright all those negotiations you have been talking about. yes, several dup mps, without any disrespect to them, wouldn't be well—known all prominent figures more broadly, but sir jeffrey donaldson was very much the exception. now, his parliamentary party, it should be said, was
so sirjeffrey donaldson in many ways had a choice ofjobs. ireland in recent years. he of course took his party, his party came out of stormont in protest at the eu- came out of stormont in protest at the eu— northern ireland protocol, the eu— northern ireland protocol, the post—brexit trading arrangements, he took his party out and in many ways it was sirjeffrey donaldson who was the key figure in taking his party back into stormont only six weeks ago. jeffrey donaldson was basically...
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sirjeffrey said he will be strenuously contesting the charges.t—serving mp at westminster and has been leader of the dup since 2021. 0ur political editor chris mason has this report. sirjeffrey donaldson, one of the biggest figures in northern ireland politics of his generation. the linchpin of a vital breakthrough just two months ago which led to the return of devolved government at stormont. this agreement is something we have worked hard to deliver for the people of northern ireland. in late january, the pride of a breakthrough — sirjeffrey commanding the stage, his power and influence obvious. but at 6:00am yesterday morning, he was arrested. by lunchtime today, a statement from his party... the man on the left here, gavin robinson, is the new interim leader. he was told what had happened in the middle of the night. i think it's been a devastating revelation and has caused tremendous shock, notjust for myself personally or my colleagues within the dup, but for the community right across northern ireland. it came as a great shock. this is a ni
sirjeffrey said he will be strenuously contesting the charges.t—serving mp at westminster and has been leader of the dup since 2021. 0ur political editor chris mason has this report. sirjeffrey donaldson, one of the biggest figures in northern ireland politics of his generation. the linchpin of a vital breakthrough just two months ago which led to the return of devolved government at stormont. this agreement is something we have worked hard to deliver for the people of northern ireland. in...
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an mp, he is notan things, sirjeffrey donaldson is an mp, he is not an mla, things, sirjeffrey donaldsons, sirjeffrey donaldson is an mp, he is not an mla, so he's been an mpfor lagan mp, he is not an mla, so he's been an mp for lagan valley since 1997, is actually northern ireland's longest serving mp, so in terms of the practicalities that really shouldn't make a difference to what happens here at stormont, and even if we look at gavin robinson, he was the deputy leader of the dup, he is no interim leader, you read a statement earlier on, he is also an mp, so again, in practical terms, that shouldn't really affect things at stormont. it shouldn't affect the power—sharing institutions, but of course it will be discussed. we will also be aware these are now live legal proceedings, as the statement said from the dup, they're going to wait and see what happens during thatjudicial process. we know the 61—year—old man in 57—year—old woman will be in court next month based on these charges, but it will not be discussed here at stormont. after their easter break i would imagine that will be at
an mp, he is notan things, sirjeffrey donaldson is an mp, he is not an mla, things, sirjeffrey donaldsons, sirjeffrey donaldson is an mp, he is not an mla, so he's been an mpfor lagan mp, he is not an mla, so he's been an mp for lagan valley since 1997, is actually northern ireland's longest serving mp, so in terms of the practicalities that really shouldn't make a difference to what happens here at stormont, and even if we look at gavin robinson, he was the deputy leader of the dup, he is no...
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sirjeffrey donaldson's resignation comes at a criticaljuncture.art of unionism at a time when some see it under increasing threat from those who want a united ireland. on a bank holiday easter weekend when politics was supposed to be on pause, sirjeffrey donaldson's party political days look firmly in the past. jennifer 0'leary, bbc news. we can cross live to belfast and our correspondent there dan johnson. it's hard to overstate the shock felt in northern ireland over this news? , :, , felt in northern ireland over this news? , ., ., , news? this was a bolt from the blue that took everyone _ news? this was a bolt from the blue that took everyone by _ news? this was a bolt from the blue that took everyone by total - that took everyone by total surprise. no one was expecting sir jeffrey donaldson such as sudden and shocking political downfall. people are still trying to process what has happened to him, the serious nature of the charges he faces, even though he says he will strenuously contest those charges. the court process will not have to play
sirjeffrey donaldson's resignation comes at a criticaljuncture.art of unionism at a time when some see it under increasing threat from those who want a united ireland. on a bank holiday easter weekend when politics was supposed to be on pause, sirjeffrey donaldson's party political days look firmly in the past. jennifer 0'leary, bbc news. we can cross live to belfast and our correspondent there dan johnson. it's hard to overstate the shock felt in northern ireland over this news? , :, , felt in...
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sirjeffrey donaldson�*s resignation comes at a criticaljuncture.ell beyond one man and one party. it creates a fissure at the heart of unionism at a time when some see it under increasing threat from those who want a united ireland. on a bank holiday easter weekend, when politics was supposed to be on pause, sirjeffrey donaldson�*s party political days look firmly in the past. jennifer 0'leary, bbc news. here, the former immigration minister robertjenrick has proposed that details of nationality, immigration and visa status should be recorded whenever a criminal is convicted. there is growing pressure on prime minister rishi sunak to cut net migration figures. mrjenrick, who resigned last year in protest at the prime minister's rwanda deportation plan, told bbc radio 4's today programme that the data would help to inform deportation and visa policies. well, i think the first thing is that the public should be aware of the trade—off with migration, and there is a prevailing orthodoxy that it is an unadulterated good. i don't think that is always the
sirjeffrey donaldson�*s resignation comes at a criticaljuncture.ell beyond one man and one party. it creates a fissure at the heart of unionism at a time when some see it under increasing threat from those who want a united ireland. on a bank holiday easter weekend, when politics was supposed to be on pause, sirjeffrey donaldson�*s party political days look firmly in the past. jennifer 0'leary, bbc news. here, the former immigration minister robertjenrick has proposed that details of...
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sirjeffrey donaldson is long known for his unyielding defence of the union. do in return for that, you throw me out of the forum to which i was elected by the people! his reputation was forged in opposition to the good friday agreement. i've got the framework document here. that's what we think of the framework document! jeffrey, how are you, lad? today is not his first political exit. with regret, i have resigned from the ulster unionist party. his defection to a rival party eventually led him to the leadership of the dup, but he now stands apart from the party he steered back into power—sharing. in a statement, first minister michelle o'neill said her priority is to continue to provide the leadership the public expect and deserve. northern ireland has form when it comes to political earthquakes, but today's development leaves a fissure in unionism at a time when some see it under increasing threat from those who want a united ireland. # happy and glorious...# for now, sirjeffrey donaldson's party political days look firmly in the past. jennifer o'leary, bel
sirjeffrey donaldson is long known for his unyielding defence of the union. do in return for that, you throw me out of the forum to which i was elected by the people! his reputation was forged in opposition to the good friday agreement. i've got the framework document here. that's what we think of the framework document! jeffrey, how are you, lad? today is not his first political exit. with regret, i have resigned from the ulster unionist party. his defection to a rival party eventually led him...
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sirjeffrey donaldson has been charged with rape other historical offences.resigned as leader of the dup. what now for unionist politics in northern ireland? also, americanjournalist evan gershkovich has been held in a tussian prison — accused of spying — also, americanjournalist evan gershkovich has been held in a russian prison — accused of spying — for exactly a year. we speak to his friends about how he's coping. politics in northern ireland have been thrown into turmoil with the news that the leader of the democratic unionist party sir jeffrey donaldson has resigned after being charged with rape and other historical sexual offences. he was arrested yesterday, along with a 57—year—old woman who has been charged with aiding and abetting in connection with the alleged offences. they will appear in court next month. sirjeffrey is northern ireland's longest serving mp at westminster and has been leader of the dup since 2021. jennifer o'leary reports. sirjeffrey donaldson, a leader whojust weeks ago returned his party to power—sharing at stormont. today, his p
sirjeffrey donaldson has been charged with rape other historical offences.resigned as leader of the dup. what now for unionist politics in northern ireland? also, americanjournalist evan gershkovich has been held in a tussian prison — accused of spying — also, americanjournalist evan gershkovich has been held in a russian prison — accused of spying — for exactly a year. we speak to his friends about how he's coping. politics in northern ireland have been thrown into turmoil with the...
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sirjeffrey is northern ireland's longest serving mp at westminster.ll contest the charges. our correspondent dan johnson has more. politicians here in northern ireland are saying business as usual. this is a shock, but they will try to carry on. they are determined that things won't be destabilised here because they've been so determined, they've been working so hard. they've put things in place to get northern ireland's government operating again in the last two months, after two years of political instability, disruption when things weren't working, so so much effort is being put on. people are saying they're determined that this won't wreck that, no doubt, this is a huge blow. i mean, you mentioned there the power sharing only back on track in the last couple of months, which illustrates the instability, the fragility of politics in northern ireland. there must be huge concern about what happens now. yes, it may look like a solid, stable building, but the politics within it are very delicate, are fragile, have to be carefully nurtured. sirjeffrey d
sirjeffrey is northern ireland's longest serving mp at westminster.ll contest the charges. our correspondent dan johnson has more. politicians here in northern ireland are saying business as usual. this is a shock, but they will try to carry on. they are determined that things won't be destabilised here because they've been so determined, they've been working so hard. they've put things in place to get northern ireland's government operating again in the last two months, after two years of...
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sirjeffrey donaldson is a highly respected figure. actually gone to trial and been acquitted, everyone is innocent until proven otherwise. but it is a blow for northern ireland, he was a very diplomatic figure, and it is an immense blow for unionism. i suppose you could say unionism is in something of the turmoil that the conservative party is in. it has challenges from reform uk, it has liberals within it, it is facing a very difficult election. but these darkest moments for parties, the conservative party went there in 1997, are followed by much better moments, often followed by much better moments, so yes, it is a blow for unionism. this year, easter coincides with ramadan — and both are taking place under the shadow of the israel—gaza war. this was the scene on good friday injerusalem — with fewer pilgrims walking the route through the walled old city that christians believe jesus took to his crucifixion. the reverend dr munther isaac is the pastor of the evangelical lutheran christmas church in bethlehem. he told me how different
sirjeffrey donaldson is a highly respected figure. actually gone to trial and been acquitted, everyone is innocent until proven otherwise. but it is a blow for northern ireland, he was a very diplomatic figure, and it is an immense blow for unionism. i suppose you could say unionism is in something of the turmoil that the conservative party is in. it has challenges from reform uk, it has liberals within it, it is facing a very difficult election. but these darkest moments for parties, the...
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sirjeffrey donaldson was the central figure sirjeffrey donaldson was the centralfigure in sirjeffreyendless sirjeffrey donaldson was the centralfigure in the endless back and forth that eventually led to that momentjust a couple of months ago, you and i were there reporting on it, the restoration of power—sharing devolved government. at that time he was being showered with praise. he was being garnered as a brave act of statesmanship. now this. personalities, individuals, they always matter in politics and perhaps particularly so in northern ireland where things are rarely stronger than delicate, rarely more solid than fragile. you hear the pleas tonight from gavin robinson and from plenty of others that this mustn't be an agent of instability, what has happened in the last 2a hours or so. but by definition it is exactly that. as the dup contemplate its future with the general election just around the corner.— just around the corner. thanks, chris. just around the corner. thanks, chris- chris _ just around the corner. thanks, chris. chris mason _ just around the corner. thanks, chris
sirjeffrey donaldson was the central figure sirjeffrey donaldson was the centralfigure in sirjeffreyendless sirjeffrey donaldson was the centralfigure in the endless back and forth that eventually led to that momentjust a couple of months ago, you and i were there reporting on it, the restoration of power—sharing devolved government. at that time he was being showered with praise. he was being garnered as a brave act of statesmanship. now this. personalities, individuals, they always matter...
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sirjeffrey�*s resignation letter to the dup states he will be strenuously contesting the charges.
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sirjeffrey is northern ireland's longest serving mp at westminster.en lowry, editor of the belfast news letter. clearly a blow for the party. how are they handling it so far? it is difficult to find out. i do editor unionist daily newspaper, we have good contacts with dup, we were trying yesterday to phone everybody we could think of, most of the phone calls were ringing out. there wasn't enthusiasm to talk to the press, even to the press that they speak a lot with. but we did get to talk to some people in dup. the easiest way to describe it is, they are reeling. i talked to somebody who was talking to sirjeffrey donaldson earlier in the week. when there are conspiracy theories this was all known about, even we have talked to people who have a very good sense of what has happened, there was no sense of this coming, and the fact that police arrived at sirjeffrey donaldson�*s house at six o'clock in the morning does suggest that they wanted an element of surprise.— element of surprise. everyone in shock and _ element of surprise. everyone in shock and t
sirjeffrey is northern ireland's longest serving mp at westminster.en lowry, editor of the belfast news letter. clearly a blow for the party. how are they handling it so far? it is difficult to find out. i do editor unionist daily newspaper, we have good contacts with dup, we were trying yesterday to phone everybody we could think of, most of the phone calls were ringing out. there wasn't enthusiasm to talk to the press, even to the press that they speak a lot with. but we did get to talk to...
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what is going to mean for sirjeffrey donaldson personally and what it's going to mean for his party,zon, sirjeffrey donaldson of course northern ireland's longest—serving mp, big? whether he was going to stand again in westminster, that now might appear to be unlikely and that could change the whole arithmetic when it comes to representation in northern ireland but i think the key concern is what it's going to mean for the power—sharing institutions? they've been starved of government here for the best part of two years, public services have suffered during that time and there's a real concern now that the focus might not be where it needs to be on trying to meet the many challenges northern ireland faces, instead be faced in other directions as the difficulties within the dup start to re—emerge. and that is exactly why i suspect the first minister chose the words she used earlier in the day, we've been seeing as you've been talking a whole variety over the decades of pictures ofjeffrey donaldson pictures of jeffrey donaldson because pictures ofjeffrey donaldson because it's been qui
what is going to mean for sirjeffrey donaldson personally and what it's going to mean for his party,zon, sirjeffrey donaldson of course northern ireland's longest—serving mp, big? whether he was going to stand again in westminster, that now might appear to be unlikely and that could change the whole arithmetic when it comes to representation in northern ireland but i think the key concern is what it's going to mean for the power—sharing institutions? they've been starved of government here...
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sirjeffrey is northern ireland's longest serving mp at westminster.dan johnson. people are still absorbing this shocking news from yesterday which took everybody by surprise. people are trying to get their heads around what it may all mean for politics here. we had a statement on the last couple of hours from emma little pengelly, deputy first minister here at stormont in the power—sharing executive stop she represents the party that sirjeffrey donaldson was the leader of until yesterday, indeed she was nominated to herjob just last month by him as leader of the party. she says in her statement, i know many people are deeply shocked and devastated by this news. she says, the victims must always have the best opportunity forjustice. this must be fully respected and supported. she says her thoughts are with those suffering who have put their faith in the criminaljustice system, and that that process must be protected. she says she wants to reassure people that she is determined to do all she can to provide stability, working closely with the new party's
sirjeffrey is northern ireland's longest serving mp at westminster.dan johnson. people are still absorbing this shocking news from yesterday which took everybody by surprise. people are trying to get their heads around what it may all mean for politics here. we had a statement on the last couple of hours from emma little pengelly, deputy first minister here at stormont in the power—sharing executive stop she represents the party that sirjeffrey donaldson was the leader of until yesterday,...
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who comes next after sirjeffrey donaldson to lead this party in the longer term?ll the change of emphasis in the party have an impact on power—sharing here or on the wider cause of unionism in future? now it's time for a look at today's sport. hello from the bbc sport centre. we've had our first result from the day's eight premier league matches. newcastle united came from 3—1 down against west ham to win 4—3 at st james�* park. harvey barnes was their matchwinner, coming off the bench midway through the second half and scoring in the 83rd and 90th minutes. alexander isak also scored two penalties, including newcastle's early opener. goals from antonio, kudus and bowen looked to have put the hammers in control before that late double from barnes. we were getting hits today left, right and centre, at 1—0 up, looked comfortable. a player gets sent off, some players go off, but the players we brought on made a positive impact for hours. that is the beauty of this squad. small margins, a couple of decisions at the _ small margins, a couple of decisions at the referee
who comes next after sirjeffrey donaldson to lead this party in the longer term?ll the change of emphasis in the party have an impact on power—sharing here or on the wider cause of unionism in future? now it's time for a look at today's sport. hello from the bbc sport centre. we've had our first result from the day's eight premier league matches. newcastle united came from 3—1 down against west ham to win 4—3 at st james�* park. harvey barnes was their matchwinner, coming off the bench...
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sirjeffrey�*s resignation letter to the dup states he will be strenuously contesting the charges. says mr donaldson, who has been in politics for almost a0 years, has had his membership suspended pending the outcome of a judicial process. let's speak to our ireland correspondent, sara girvin. bring is up—to—date with these developments. figs bring is up-to-date with these developments.— bring is up-to-date with these developments. as you say, more details, developments. as you say, more details. more — developments. as you say, more details, more information - developments. as you say, more | details, more information starting to trickle through after what has been shock breaking news that sir jeffrey donaldson has stepped down with immediate effect as the leader of the democratic unionist party following charges with what the police describe as non—recent sexual offences and what i can tell you now as the bbc understands sirjeffrey donaldson has been charged with right and the multiple and other offences. we understand a police investigation had been taking place over the past few
sirjeffrey�*s resignation letter to the dup states he will be strenuously contesting the charges. says mr donaldson, who has been in politics for almost a0 years, has had his membership suspended pending the outcome of a judicial process. let's speak to our ireland correspondent, sara girvin. bring is up—to—date with these developments. figs bring is up-to-date with these developments.— bring is up-to-date with these developments. as you say, more details, developments. as you say,...
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sirjeffrey donaldson is long known for his unyielding defence of the union.o in return for that? you throw me out of the forum to which i was elected by the people! his reputation was forged in opposition to the good friday agreement. i've got the framework document here. that's what we think of the framework document! jeffrey, how are you, lad? today is not his first political exit. with regret, i have resigned from the ulster unionist party. his defection to a rival party eventually led him to the leadership of the dup, but he now stands apart from the party he steered back into power—sharing. in a statement, first minister michelle o'neill said her priority is to continue to provide the leadership the public expect and deserve. northern ireland has form when it comes to political earthquakes, but today's development leaves a fissure in unionism at a time when some see it under increasing threat from those who want a united ireland. # happy and glorious... # for now, sirjeffrey donaldson�*s party political days look firmly in the past. jennifer o'leary, bel
sirjeffrey donaldson is long known for his unyielding defence of the union.o in return for that? you throw me out of the forum to which i was elected by the people! his reputation was forged in opposition to the good friday agreement. i've got the framework document here. that's what we think of the framework document! jeffrey, how are you, lad? today is not his first political exit. with regret, i have resigned from the ulster unionist party. his defection to a rival party eventually led him...
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sirjeffrey - us through it. yeah, it's really - remarkable. sirjeffrey donaldson remarkable.ne of the best—known faces in politics here in northern ireland, he has been for decades. he's been the leader of the dup since 2021, he's been the mp for the lagan valley area since 1997, he is northern ireland's longest serving mp. it has been a tumultuous few years for the democratic unionist party, there is no doubt about that, and it was under sirjeffrey�*s leadership that they walked away from the power—sharing institutions here at stormont. that was over the northern ireland protocol which then became the windsor framework, the special trading arrangements post—brexit, and just a few months ago he led the dup back into the power—sharing institutions here at stormont for the first time sinn fein with the biggest party here in northern ireland, they took a first minister position in the shape of michelle 0'neill, the dup's emma little—pengelly became the deputy first minister, the first time in that role, and things were going very well, the relationships were good between the par
sirjeffrey - us through it. yeah, it's really - remarkable. sirjeffrey donaldson remarkable.ne of the best—known faces in politics here in northern ireland, he has been for decades. he's been the leader of the dup since 2021, he's been the mp for the lagan valley area since 1997, he is northern ireland's longest serving mp. it has been a tumultuous few years for the democratic unionist party, there is no doubt about that, and it was under sirjeffrey�*s leadership that they walked away from...
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sirjeffrey is northern ireland's longest serving mp at westminster.y contest the charges. earlier i spoke to dr clare rice — a political analyst specialising in northern ireland and uk politics. he is one of our longest serving elected representatives in northern ireland. he has been the leader of the dup for the last few years and perhaps better known within the wider uk political context as the political figure that was instrumental in many ways in bringing about the restoration of the power—sharing agreement and he was head of the party when the power—sharing devolution agreement collapsed many years ago. i think it's fair to say nobody quite foresaw the end effectively of his political career as it has been over the last few years would come about in the way that it has so it has been a fairly shocking piece of news to emerge here in northern ireland and certainly one that has sent ructions through the political spectrum but i think it's important to say at this stage at least a lot of the comments and the efforts from across the political spectru
sirjeffrey is northern ireland's longest serving mp at westminster.y contest the charges. earlier i spoke to dr clare rice — a political analyst specialising in northern ireland and uk politics. he is one of our longest serving elected representatives in northern ireland. he has been the leader of the dup for the last few years and perhaps better known within the wider uk political context as the political figure that was instrumental in many ways in bringing about the restoration of the...
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sirjeffrey donaldson stood down from his position from the democratic unionists after being accused offences. he says he'll strenuously contest the charges. for the latest developments, i spoke to our ireland reporter, jennifer 0'leary, who is in belfast. there's a number of developments today concerning, as you rightly described, a significant story in northern ireland. let me bring you first of all a statement from the police service of northern ireland, issued earlier today, where they warned social media users against speculation about the story, adding that victims of such crimes are entitled to complete anonymity by law unless they choose to waive that themselves. the police added in their statement that those who breach that anonymity online or in media will face investigation. it is unusual here for the police to issue such a warning, and it is an indication of a political story. there are also legal implications that have to be respected. but there were also political developments in this story today. the deputy first minister emma little—pengelly, she herself is a dup represe
sirjeffrey donaldson stood down from his position from the democratic unionists after being accused offences. he says he'll strenuously contest the charges. for the latest developments, i spoke to our ireland reporter, jennifer 0'leary, who is in belfast. there's a number of developments today concerning, as you rightly described, a significant story in northern ireland. let me bring you first of all a statement from the police service of northern ireland, issued earlier today, where they...
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sirjeffrey is northern ireland's longest serving mp at westminster.e'll strenuously contest the charges. jennifer o'leary reports. jeffrey donaldson, a leader who, just weeks ago, returned his party to power—sharing at stormont. today, his political career appears to be over. in a statement, his party announced his resignation, confirming that he's been charged with allegations of an historical nature. bbc news understands he has been charged with rape and multiple other sexual offences as part of a police investigation spanning months after two women came forward. in a letter to his party, sir jeffrey donaldson said he would be strenuously contesting the charges. the dup's new interim leader is mp gavin robinson. it's a devastating revelation and has caused tremendous shock, notjust for myself personally or my colleagues within the dup, but for the community right across northern ireland came as a great shock. but we are a party and individuals that believe in justice. we have faith in our criminaljustice justice. we have faith in our criminal justic
sirjeffrey is northern ireland's longest serving mp at westminster.e'll strenuously contest the charges. jennifer o'leary reports. jeffrey donaldson, a leader who, just weeks ago, returned his party to power—sharing at stormont. today, his political career appears to be over. in a statement, his party announced his resignation, confirming that he's been charged with allegations of an historical nature. bbc news understands he has been charged with rape and multiple other sexual offences as...
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tonight at ten — sirjeffrey donaldson is charged with rape and other historical sexual offences — and, people on the lowest incomes will no longer have to pay the £90 it takes to clear their debts. from welsh rugby to the us super bowl winners — louis rees—zammit signs for the kansas city chiefs. and how mammals are adapting to the changing world and climate around them. good evening. there's been widespread shock after the news that the leader of the democratic unionist party, sirjeffrey donaldson, has resigned after being charged with rape and other historical sexual offences.
tonight at ten — sirjeffrey donaldson is charged with rape and other historical sexual offences — and, people on the lowest incomes will no longer have to pay the £90 it takes to clear their debts. from welsh rugby to the us super bowl winners — louis rees—zammit signs for the kansas city chiefs. and how mammals are adapting to the changing world and climate around them. good evening. there's been widespread shock after the news that the leader of the democratic unionist party,...
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sirjeffrey donaldson, leader of northern ireland's democratic unionist party resigns.on investigate the stabbing of pouria zeraati, a presenterfor a london—based persian—language television news channel critical of the iranian authorities. and pop star 0lly alexander, who will represent the uk at this year's eurovision song contest, has rejected calls to boycott the competition in protest against israel's inclusion. hello. i'm rich preston. welcome to the programme. it's good to have your company. politics in northern ireland have been thrown into turmoil following the news that the leader of the democratic unionist party, sirjeffrey donaldson, has resigned after being charged with rape and other historical sexual offences.
sirjeffrey donaldson, leader of northern ireland's democratic unionist party resigns.on investigate the stabbing of pouria zeraati, a presenterfor a london—based persian—language television news channel critical of the iranian authorities. and pop star 0lly alexander, who will represent the uk at this year's eurovision song contest, has rejected calls to boycott the competition in protest against israel's inclusion. hello. i'm rich preston. welcome to the programme. it's good to have your...
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sirjeffrey donaldson has been charged with rape and other historical sexual offences. he says he will strenuously contest the charges. counter—terrorism police in london are investigating the stabbing of pouria zeraati, a presenterfor a persian—language news channel. the broadcaster has been critical of the iranian authorities — and says mr zeraati was attacked by a group. and a treasure trove of never—before heard music from the late american singer marvin gaye has resurfaced in belgium. the discovery includes a huge collection of documents, notebooks, stage costumes and audio cassettes. now on bbc news, click from the consumer electronic show in las vegas. big hotels and big entertainment. and everyjanuary, it's also home to big tech because this is where ces happens, the consumer electronics show. now, it takes place across the city in hotels like this and also in the massive las vegas convention center. this is where we get a taste of the tech trends to come for the new year. and over the years, we have seen it all here — autonomous cars going up and down the strip
sirjeffrey donaldson has been charged with rape and other historical sexual offences. he says he will strenuously contest the charges. counter—terrorism police in london are investigating the stabbing of pouria zeraati, a presenterfor a persian—language news channel. the broadcaster has been critical of the iranian authorities — and says mr zeraati was attacked by a group. and a treasure trove of never—before heard music from the late american singer marvin gaye has resurfaced in...
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sirjeffrey donaldson's resignation comes at a criticaljuncture.bbc news, belfast. let's speak to our correspondent danjohnson, who is in belfast this morning. dan, the interim dup leader has urged his party to "focus on the importance of making northern ireland work", but this will have political ramifications won't it? good morning. indeed it will. it is hard to underestimate the level of shock that this caused yesterday. these sudden downfall of such a towering figure in unionism in northern ireland politics and in westminster politics as well. jeffrey donaldson had been an mp for 25 years and was fundamental in getting power—sharing reestablished here in the last few months after a two year hiatus. he has been an important figure in negotiations with the government at westminster as well. so his downfall, his removal from the scene facing such serious charges really has stunned people but then there is the ramifications. what does this mean for the future? in a sense it does not matter now whether back but donaldson is found guilty a lot of the
sirjeffrey donaldson's resignation comes at a criticaljuncture.bbc news, belfast. let's speak to our correspondent danjohnson, who is in belfast this morning. dan, the interim dup leader has urged his party to "focus on the importance of making northern ireland work", but this will have political ramifications won't it? good morning. indeed it will. it is hard to underestimate the level of shock that this caused yesterday. these sudden downfall of such a towering figure in unionism in...
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sirjeffrey�*s resignation letter to the dup states he will be strenuously contesting the charges.he dup says mr donaldson, who has been in politics for almost ao—years, has had his membership suspended pending the outcome of a judicial process. let's speak to mick leary, who's the editor at slugger o'toole — a web blog on northern irish and british politics that has been running for more than 20 years. let me ask you first of all when did you first hear whispers or wind of all of this?— you first hear whispers or wind of all of this? ., , , ., ., ., all of this? probably not long after 7am this morning _ all of this? probably not long after 7am this morning when _ all of this? probably not long after 7am this morning when rumours . 7am this morning when rumours started to pass around the numerous networks of journalists and other commentators. the information was fairly sketchy. i think the indication something something major was going to happen was indicated by the circumstantial evidence thatjeffrey donaldson removed all content from his social media channels. that's an indicat
sirjeffrey�*s resignation letter to the dup states he will be strenuously contesting the charges.he dup says mr donaldson, who has been in politics for almost ao—years, has had his membership suspended pending the outcome of a judicial process. let's speak to mick leary, who's the editor at slugger o'toole — a web blog on northern irish and british politics that has been running for more than 20 years. let me ask you first of all when did you first hear whispers or wind of all of this?—...
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northern ireland, that is the largest unionist party in northern ireland, has received a letterfrom sirjeffreye and indicating that he is stepping down as leader of the dup and that is with immediate effect. in accordance with the party rules, the dup's officers have suspended jeffrey donaldson from members of the party pending the outcome of a judicial process. the party officers have today unanimously appointed gavin robinson mp as the interim party leader. jeffrey donaldson has been the leader of the dup since 2021 and the mp for lagan valley since 1997. in his earlier career was a member of the northern ireland assembly and at the end of january he agreed to lead the dup back into a power—sharing assembly at stormont after a two—year suspension of that assembly to first minister now michelle o'neill of sinn fein, emma little pengelly, unionist member of the assembly. he said that that there was conditional on the uk reassuring unionists on northern ireland's links to britain. of course, that suspension had been related to the post—brexit checks on goods from britain entering northern irela
northern ireland, that is the largest unionist party in northern ireland, has received a letterfrom sirjeffreye and indicating that he is stepping down as leader of the dup and that is with immediate effect. in accordance with the party rules, the dup's officers have suspended jeffrey donaldson from members of the party pending the outcome of a judicial process. the party officers have today unanimously appointed gavin robinson mp as the interim party leader. jeffrey donaldson has been the...
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sirjeffrey donaldson has been charged with rape other historical offences.has been held in a tussian prison — accused of spying — also, americanjournalist evan gershkovich has been held
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sirjeffrey donaldson, the leader of the democratic unionist party, resigns after being charged with rapesky warns that a new russian military offensive may come in the next few months. an uneasy calm injerusalem over easter and ramadan while conditions remain desperate in gaza. in the past hour, president biden announces he will travel to baltimore at the bridge collapsed recovery effort continues. also coming up on the world today — the world of mammals — the latest david attenborough series looks at how many species are adapting to climate change. the 0scar—winning 0ppenheimer is finally screened in japan, the only country to suffer an atomic bombing in war.
sirjeffrey donaldson, the leader of the democratic unionist party, resigns after being charged with rapesky warns that a new russian military offensive may come in the next few months. an uneasy calm injerusalem over easter and ramadan while conditions remain desperate in gaza. in the past hour, president biden announces he will travel to baltimore at the bridge collapsed recovery effort continues. also coming up on the world today — the world of mammals — the latest david attenborough...
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sirjeffrey of the day.own as the of the democratic the leader of the democratic unionist party after he was charged with historical sex offences. he's also been suspended from the party pending the outcome of the legal process. a 57 year old woman has also been charged with aiding and abetting additional offences in relation to that same police investigation. sir jeffrey was elected to parliament in 1997 and is the longest serving mp in northern ireland. they've now, though, appointed gavin robinson as the interim leader. one of the conservative party's major donors has received a knighthood as part of a controversial honours list from rishi sunak . honours list from rishi sunak. mohamed mansour gave £5 million to the tories last year and is a senior treasurer for the party. he was knighted for what's described as services to business, to charity and politics. a man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after an alleged stabbing at kennington underground station in london. nicholas orlando gr
sirjeffrey of the day.own as the of the democratic the leader of the democratic unionist party after he was charged with historical sex offences. he's also been suspended from the party pending the outcome of the legal process. a 57 year old woman has also been charged with aiding and abetting additional offences in relation to that same police investigation. sir jeffrey was elected to parliament in 1997 and is the longest serving mp in northern ireland. they've now, though, appointed gavin...
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ensure stability at stormont following the shock resignation of the democratic unionist party leader sirjeffreyarged with rape and other historical sexual offences. he says he will be strenuously contesting the charges. the police investigation is understood to have started after two women came forward with allegations. for the latest developments, here's our ireland correspondent, sara girvin. a stern statement from the police service of northern ireland directed at those it said are speculating about this case online. and a warning too that anyone publishing information on social media, online, that could lead to the identification of any alleged victim in this case, they could find themselves under police investigation. there has been more political reaction trickling out today too, we heard from the first minister of northern ireland, sinn fein�*s michelle 0'neill, who said political stability in stormont is her priority. a lot of concern that yesterday's news might affect this place. political institutions and power—sharing in northern ireland can be quite delicate at the best of times. we
ensure stability at stormont following the shock resignation of the democratic unionist party leader sirjeffreyarged with rape and other historical sexual offences. he says he will be strenuously contesting the charges. the police investigation is understood to have started after two women came forward with allegations. for the latest developments, here's our ireland correspondent, sara girvin. a stern statement from the police service of northern ireland directed at those it said are...
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promise stability in northern ireland won't be affected by the arrest and resignation of the dup leader — sirjeffreycharges of rape and historical sex offences — which he denies. now on bbc news, the travel show. coming up on this week's show... it looks like a flotation device. it does! you could probably get into that. here we go. bon appetit. skibbereen! thank you so much. so, i can taste the kind of familiarity, and then i'm waiting for the alcohol, but it hasn't arrived. it's like wine light. now, one thing that gets most of us excited when planning a trip is the chance to tuck into tasty, authentic dishes from other parts of the globe, from traditional delicacies to spicy street food, and even maybe michelin—starred menus from some of the most celebrated chefs on the planet. well, this week we've got a feast for your eyes, with a menu full of some of our favourite travel show foodie adventures. for starters, let's look back at that time i headed to glasgow, in scotland, on a culinary quest to find the story behind britain's most popular dish — and it's not what you maybe think it is. glasgow i
promise stability in northern ireland won't be affected by the arrest and resignation of the dup leader — sirjeffreycharges of rape and historical sex offences — which he denies. now on bbc news, the travel show. coming up on this week's show... it looks like a flotation device. it does! you could probably get into that. here we go. bon appetit. skibbereen! thank you so much. so, i can taste the kind of familiarity, and then i'm waiting for the alcohol, but it hasn't arrived. it's like wine...
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say stability in northern ireland won't be affected by the arrest and resignation of the dup leader, sirjeffrey sex offences. british troops drop more aid parcels over gaza. the ministry of defence says more than 20 tonnes of essential aid has been delivered this week. a major teaching union says staff are facing what it calls �*dystopian levels�* of work—related stress. in sport, it's official. former wales rugby star louis rees—zammit has signed for the back—to—back super bowl champions, the kansas city chiefs. and there will be fewer showers and a little _ and there will be fewer showers and a little more — and there will be fewer showers and a little more sunshine _ and there will be fewer showers and a little more sunshine and _ and there will be fewer showers and a little more sunshine and it- and there will be fewer showers and a little more sunshine and it shouldl a little more sunshine and it should feel a _ a little more sunshine and it should feel a touch — a little more sunshine and it should feel a touch warmer. _ a little more sunshine and it should feel a touch warmer. i— a littl
say stability in northern ireland won't be affected by the arrest and resignation of the dup leader, sirjeffrey sex offences. british troops drop more aid parcels over gaza. the ministry of defence says more than 20 tonnes of essential aid has been delivered this week. a major teaching union says staff are facing what it calls �*dystopian levels�* of work—related stress. in sport, it's official. former wales rugby star louis rees—zammit has signed for the back—to—back super bowl...
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instability in northern ireland, following the resignation of the democratic unionist party leader, sirjeffrey donaldson. he says he will strenuously contest charges of rape and other historical sexual offences. counter—terrorism police in london are investigating the stabbing of pouria zeraati, a presenterfor a persian—language news channel. the broadcaster has been critical of the iranian authorities — and says mr zeraati was attacked by a group. and a treasure trove of never—before heard music from the late american singer marvin gaye has resurfaced in belgium. the discovery includes a huge collection of documents, notebooks, stage costumes and audio cassettes. now on bbc news, the travel show. coming up on this week's show... it looks like a flotation device. it does! you could probably get into that. here we go. bon appetit. skibbereen! thank you so much. so, i can taste the kind of familiarity, and then i'm waiting for the alcohol, but it hasn't arrived. it's like wine light. now, one thing that gets most of us excited when planning a trip is the chance to tuck into tasty, authentic dish
instability in northern ireland, following the resignation of the democratic unionist party leader, sirjeffrey donaldson. he says he will strenuously contest charges of rape and other historical sexual offences. counter—terrorism police in london are investigating the stabbing of pouria zeraati, a presenterfor a persian—language news channel. the broadcaster has been critical of the iranian authorities — and says mr zeraati was attacked by a group. and a treasure trove of never—before...
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ensure stability at stormont, following the shock resignation of the democratic unionist party leader sirjeffreynces. he says he will be strenuously contesting the charges. the police investigation is understood to have started after two women came forward with allegations. police have raided the home of peru's president, dina boluarte. video of officers smashing their way into her house was shared on social media. the raid is part of a corruption inquiry dubbed �*rolexgate'. the police were...