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the democratic unionist party to become the dominant force within unionist politics today.he commanded a loss of respect across political divides, many ways, and today the news is a huge shock to his followers and his political opponents. followers and his political opponents-_ followers and his political opponents. followers and his political ouonents. ., , ., , , opponents. and of course, any party, when an incident _ opponents. and of course, any party, when an incident of— opponents. and of course, any party, when an incident of whatever - opponents. and of course, any party, when an incident of whatever nature l when an incident of whatever nature arises, has policies in place to put in place a replacement. what do we know about gavin robinson, who is now the interim party leader? yes. now the interim party leader? yes, he became — now the interim party leader? yes, he became deputy _ now the interim party leader? 133 he became deputy leader now the interim party leader? 1&1: he became deputy leader of the dup just over a year ago, gavin robinson, and has been seen for
the democratic unionist party to become the dominant force within unionist politics today.he commanded a loss of respect across political divides, many ways, and today the news is a huge shock to his followers and his political opponents. followers and his political opponents-_ followers and his political opponents. followers and his political ouonents. ., , ., , , opponents. and of course, any party, when an incident _ opponents. and of course, any party, when an incident of— opponents. and...
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stunning development in northern ireland — news thatjeffrey donaldson — the leader of the democratic unionist has been charged with historical sexual offences — and has quit as leader. the 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. also of a judicial process. in the last hour northern ireland's also in the last hour northern ireland's first minister says she will do all in her power to make sure the government will deliver. she said it's vital the executive, including the dup, continued to govern. the party released a statement earlier, it says: police issued a statement on friday morning, not disclosing the identity of those charged. it read, a 61—year—old man had been charged with "non—recent sexual offences" adding that a 57—year—old woman was also arrested and charged with "aiding and abetting additional offences". the statement confirmed two people will appear in court on april 24. i spoke to our ireland correspondent, sara girvin. more details, more information starting to trickle throu
stunning development in northern ireland — news thatjeffrey donaldson — the leader of the democratic unionist has been charged with historical sexual offences — and has quit as leader. the 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. also of a judicial process. in the last hour northern ireland's also in the last hour northern ireland's first minister says she will do all in her power to...
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unionist party. they have had a change — unionist party.have had a change in leadership, _ unionist party. they have had a change in leadership, very- unionist party. they have had a. change in leadership, very public displays — change in leadership, very public displays of— change in leadership, very public displays of animosity _ change in leadership, very public displays of animosity and - change in leadership, very public. displays of animosity and discontent from within— displays of animosity and discontent from within the _ displays of animosity and discontent from within the party, _ displays of animosity and discontent from within the party, which - displays of animosity and discontent from within the party, which is- from within the party, which is quite — from within the party, which is quite unusual— from within the party, which is quite unusual for— from within the party, which is quite unusual for a _ from within the party, which is quite unusual for a party- from within the party, which is quite unusual for a party that i from
unionist party. they have had a change — unionist party.have had a change in leadership, _ unionist party. they have had a change in leadership, very- unionist party. they have had a. change in leadership, very public displays — change in leadership, very public displays of— change in leadership, very public displays of animosity _ change in leadership, very public displays of animosity and - change in leadership, very public. displays of animosity and discontent from within— displays...
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dup is the only unionist party represented at westminster.es, and we will come — represented at westminster. yes, and we will come onto _ represented at westminster. yes, and we will come onto exactly _ we will come onto exactly that point, because for those people watching around the world, i mean, just make your assessment, because he is such a huge figure within unionism, first with the ulster unionist party, then he left them to join the dup, and eventually become leader of the dup. he's been there at the forefront for almost a0 years, hasn't he? at the forefront for almost 40 years, hasn't he?— at the forefront for almost 40 years, hasn't he? that's right. jeffrey donaldson _ years, hasn't he? that's right. jeffrey donaldson was - years, hasn't he? that's right. jeffrey donaldson was elected | years, hasn't he? that's right. l jeffrey donaldson was elected to westminster in 1997, he is one of the longest serving parliamentarians. he was an opponent of the good friday agreement, he walked out on 26 good friday is ago today, he walked out
dup is the only unionist party represented at westminster.es, and we will come — represented at westminster. yes, and we will come onto _ represented at westminster. yes, and we will come onto exactly _ we will come onto exactly that point, because for those people watching around the world, i mean, just make your assessment, because he is such a huge figure within unionism, first with the ulster unionist party, then he left them to join the dup, and eventually become leader of the dup. he's...
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obviously threw into the ulster unionist party and then— threw into the ulster unionist party and thenishing from every area of life — minutes, he is vanishing from every area of life online, all social media — area of life online, all social media content is gone and all the organisations he was associated with have removed him from their website. there _ have removed him from their website. there was— have removed him from their website. there was some recent commentary from the — there was some recent commentary from the orange order he has missed in and _ from the orange order he has missed in and from _ from the orange order he has missed in and from there and no further comment— in and from there and no further comment will be made into the legal process— comment will be made into the legal process follows through. and so on. so certainty — process follows through. and so on. so certainly the homework dup minister— so certainly the homework dup ministerjim wales as being on air throughout the day describing sir jeffrey— throughout the day describing sir jeffrey donaldson as a pol
obviously threw into the ulster unionist party and then— threw into the ulster unionist party and thenishing from every area of life — minutes, he is vanishing from every area of life online, all social media — area of life online, all social media content is gone and all the organisations he was associated with have removed him from their website. there _ have removed him from their website. there was— have removed him from their website. there was some recent commentary from the —...
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jeffrey donaldson resigns as the leader of northern ireland's democratic unionist party, after being charged with what bbc news understands to be rape and multiple other sexual offences. we'll talk live on the programme to the bbc�*s political editor. and — reports of long queues at dover as the easter getaway begins. and actorjohn boyega speaks for the first time about how the killing of his childhood friend, damilola taylor, shaped his life. all of that is coming in the next few minutes, let's head to the bbc sport centre, hugh ferris is there. leicester city's dismal run the championship has continued this afternoon with a 1—0 defeat at bristol city, they were runaway at bristol city, they were runaway league leader earlier in the season butjust one win in six means, although they're still second, they face a real fight to make one of the two automatic promotion places. joe lynskey reports. springtime in the second tier where two games over easter it can make or break a season. at one stage, lester's lead this league by ten points. they looked set since august for a top—flight ret
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or unionists from ulster, from northern ireland.that were said about the dup, and i was a member of parliament for the dup, i didn't recognise at all. there was just this terrible caricature. i always say that if you think back to that sketch, i think it was a harry enfield sketch of billy ulsterman, that for some reason that's in so many people's minds where unionism is at, that's the caricature of unionism. but of course unionism is much more than that. that isn't in any way the person that i am. and of course, yes, i do love my culture, my identity. but of course those identities, if you take the 12th ofjuly, this is an occasion of celebration with family. it's a celebration of faith, of our history. but that doesn't mean, it's absolutely not about attacking anybody else. this is about celebrating our own identity. you refer back to that moment the dup had great power, because you supported theresa may when she was in a minority government, you then gave your support to borisjohnson, having backed brexit, and trying to get a bett
or unionists from ulster, from northern ireland.that were said about the dup, and i was a member of parliament for the dup, i didn't recognise at all. there was just this terrible caricature. i always say that if you think back to that sketch, i think it was a harry enfield sketch of billy ulsterman, that for some reason that's in so many people's minds where unionism is at, that's the caricature of unionism. but of course unionism is much more than that. that isn't in any way the person that i...
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i editor unionist paper, unionist morale is not great, it has not been for years. morale is not greatars. i would morale is not great, it has not been for years. iwould not morale is not great, it has not been for years. i would not make it any worse. but it is a very big blow, a shock to northern ireland, sir jeffrey donaldson a highly respected figure. it is important to concede to talk in the present tense about that, as we have found with mp5, at least one who has gone to trial, and everyone is innocent until proven otherwise. but it is a blow for northern ireland. and it is an immense blow for unionism. you could see unionism is in something of turmoil that the conservative party is in. it is challenged by reform uk, it has liberals within it, it is facing a difficult election. but these darkest moments for parties, the conservative party went there in 1997, followed by much better moments, often followed by much better moments, so it is a blow for unionism. thank you for talking to us. it's been one of the world's best known amateur sporting events since it first took place in 1
i editor unionist paper, unionist morale is not great, it has not been for years. morale is not greatars. i would morale is not great, it has not been for years. iwould not morale is not great, it has not been for years. i would not make it any worse. but it is a very big blow, a shock to northern ireland, sir jeffrey donaldson a highly respected figure. it is important to concede to talk in the present tense about that, as we have found with mp5, at least one who has gone to trial, and...
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or unionists from ulster, from northern ireland.ere said about the dup, and i was a member of parliament for the dup, i didn't recognise at all. there was just this terrible caricature. i always say that if you think back to that sketch, i think it was a harry enfield sketch of billy ulsterman, that for some reason that's in so many people's minds where unionism is at, that's the caricature of unionism. but of course unionism is much more than that. that isn't in any way the person that i am. and of course, yes, i do love my culture, my identity. but of course those identities, if you take the 12th ofjuly, this is an occasion of celebration with family. it's a celebration of faith, of our history. but that doesn't mean, it's absolutely not about attacking anybody else. this is about celebrating our own identity. you refer back to that moment the dup had great power, because you supported theresa may when she was in a minority government, you then gave your support to borisjohnson, having backed brexit, and trying to get a better bre
or unionists from ulster, from northern ireland.ere said about the dup, and i was a member of parliament for the dup, i didn't recognise at all. there was just this terrible caricature. i always say that if you think back to that sketch, i think it was a harry enfield sketch of billy ulsterman, that for some reason that's in so many people's minds where unionism is at, that's the caricature of unionism. but of course unionism is much more than that. that isn't in any way the person that i am....
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the chairman of the democratic unionist party in northern ireland, that is the largest unionist partye has been charged with allegations of an historical nature 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—b
the chairman of the democratic unionist party in northern ireland, that is the largest unionist partye has been charged with allegations of an historical nature 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...
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jeffrey donaldson resigns as the leader of northern ireland's democratic unionist party after being chargedbbc news understands to be rape and multiple other sexual offences. prime minister benjamin netanyahu approves a new round of ceasefire talks a day after the un top court ordered israel to allow aid into gaza. and actorjohn boyega speaks for the first time about how the killing of his childhood friend, damilola taylor, shaped his life. more breaking news now on northern ireland. news thatjeffrey donaldson, the leader of the democratic unionist party, has been charged with historical sexual offences and has quit as leader. bbc news now understands that sirjeffrey donaldson has been charged with rape and multiple other sexual offences. the police investigation is understood to have started within the last number of months, after two women came forward. sirjeffrey�*s resignation letter to the dup states he will be strenuously contesting the charges. the dup says mr donaldson, who has been in politics for almost a0 years, has had his membership suspended pending the outcome of a judicial p
jeffrey donaldson resigns as the leader of northern ireland's democratic unionist party after being chargedbbc news understands to be rape and multiple other sexual offences. prime minister benjamin netanyahu approves a new round of ceasefire talks a day after the un top court ordered israel to allow aid into gaza. and actorjohn boyega speaks for the first time about how the killing of his childhood friend, damilola taylor, shaped his life. more breaking news now on northern ireland. news...
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he now stands apart from the unionist party he steered back into power—sharing.lle 0'neill, said her priority is to continue to provide the leadership the public expect and deserve. sirjeffrey donaldson�*s resignation comes at a criticaljuncture. the fault lines from this political 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
he now stands apart from the unionist party he steered back into power—sharing.lle 0'neill, said her priority is to continue to provide the leadership the public expect and deserve. sirjeffrey donaldson�*s resignation comes at a criticaljuncture. the fault lines from this political 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...
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now, the dup is the democratic unionist party. they are northern ireland's largest unionist party.e name. they are concentrating their focus on maintaining northern ireland's place in the union of the united kingdom. now, they are northern ireland's biggest unionist party. in the last assembly election they received approximately under one quarter of the total electoral votes so a significant force in northern irish politics. and sirjeffrey donaldson, who resigned yesterday, was seen, if you like, as the de facto leader of unionism here in northern ireland. so, emma little—pengelly today as deputy first minister issued a statement on social media. what was very interesting was she had focused in part of her statement saying she is determined to ensure political stability in the days ahead. now, political stability is an important expression, and certainly the tone of that statement today certainly chimes with what the first minister michelle 0'neill was saying yesterday, in terms of the theme of the need for political stability here because as many would see it, nobody is keen to s
now, the dup is the democratic unionist party. they are northern ireland's largest unionist party.e name. they are concentrating their focus on maintaining northern ireland's place in the union of the united kingdom. now, they are northern ireland's biggest unionist party. in the last assembly election they received approximately under one quarter of the total electoral votes so a significant force in northern irish politics. and sirjeffrey donaldson, who resigned yesterday, was seen, if you...
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remember, the dup is the only unionist party that is represented at westminster.e for those people watching around the world, i mean, just make your assessment, because he is such a huge figure within unionism, first with the ulster unionist party, then he left them to join the dup, and eventually become leader of the dup. he's been there at the forefront for almost a0 years, hasn't he? that's right. jeffrey donaldson was elected to westminster in 1997, he is one of the longest serving parliamentarians. he was an opponent of the good friday agreement, he walked out on 26 good fridays ago today, he walked out on the good friday negotiations and argued that his party leader david trimble had not secured sufficient guarantees from the british government that the ira would decommission its weapons. he was an opponent of the good friday agreement, and eventually left the ulster unionist party to join the anti—agreement democratic union party, but he was largely seen as something of a political pragmatist, and it was a surprise to many when he took the dup out of the po
remember, the dup is the only unionist party that is represented at westminster.e for those people watching around the world, i mean, just make your assessment, because he is such a huge figure within unionism, first with the ulster unionist party, then he left them to join the dup, and eventually become leader of the dup. he's been there at the forefront for almost a0 years, hasn't he? that's right. jeffrey donaldson was elected to westminster in 1997, he is one of the longest serving...
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politics has been thrown into turmoil with the news that the leader of the democratic unionist party,rey donaldson, has resigned after being charged with rape and other historical sexual offences. he was arrested on thursday along with a 57—year—old woman who's been charged with aiding and abetting in connection with the alleged offences. they'll both appear in court next month. sirjeffrey is northern ireland's longest serving mp at westminster. he says he'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 mentio
politics has been thrown into turmoil with the news that the leader of the democratic unionist party,rey donaldson, has resigned after being charged with rape and other historical sexual offences. he was arrested on thursday along with a 57—year—old woman who's been charged with aiding and abetting in connection with the alleged offences. they'll both appear in court next month. sirjeffrey is northern ireland's longest serving mp at westminster. he says he'll contest the charges. our...
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we will bnng unionist party leader.sed to discuss mass immigration with his own immigration with his own immigration minister, got working class tories switching to reform. >> has the prime minister all but given up? and how long can keir starmer stand by his deputy, angela rayner? the clock is ticking. >> well, it certainly is. now why can't men have their own spaces? what's wrong with it? okay, woke feminists are protesting garrick protesting outside the garrick club demanding...
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i did say that i edit a unionist paper, and i don't think unionist morale is great and i don't thinkor years and i wouldn't make it any worse. but it is a very big blow, i think it's a shock to northern ireland. sirjeffrey donaldson is a highly respected figure. i think it's important to continue to talk in the present tense about that, because as we have found with mps, at least one of whom has 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—hamas war.
i did say that i edit a unionist paper, and i don't think unionist morale is great and i don't thinkor years and i wouldn't make it any worse. but it is a very big blow, i think it's a shock to northern ireland. sirjeffrey donaldson is a highly respected figure. i think it's important to continue to talk in the present tense about that, because as we have found with mps, at least one of whom has actually gone to trial and been acquitted, everyone is innocent until proven otherwise. but it is a...
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he now stands apart from the unionist party he steered back into power—sharing.lle 0'neill, said her priority is to continue to provide the leadership the public expect and deserve. sirjeffrey donaldson�*s resignation comes at a criticaljuncture. the fault lines from this political 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. 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
he now stands apart from the unionist party he steered back into power—sharing.lle 0'neill, said her priority is to continue to provide the leadership the public expect and deserve. sirjeffrey donaldson�*s resignation comes at a criticaljuncture. the fault lines from this political 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...
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he now stands apart from the unionist party he steered back into power—sharing.e public expect and deserve. sirjeffrey donaldson's resignation comes at a criticaljuncture. the fault lines from this political 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. 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.
he now stands apart from the unionist party he steered back into power—sharing.e public expect and deserve. sirjeffrey donaldson's resignation comes at a criticaljuncture. the fault lines from this political 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...
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the democratic unionist party — which is the largest unionist party in northern ireland — says that it'sr sirjeffrey donaldson is stepping down with immediate effect — after confirming that he has been charged with what they say are allegations of an historical nature. sirjeffrey, who has had an almost ao—year career in politics, was elected to the northern ireland assembly in 1985 — becoming the youngest person to win a seat at stormont at the age of 22. he became dup leader injuly 2021 following the resignation of edwin poots. pending the outcome of the judicial process, the dup have confirmed the appointment of gavin robinson as interim party leader. after news of sirjeffrey�*s arrest, the democratic unionist party met early on friday morning. in a statement it said that in accordance with the party rules, our correspondent sara girvin joins me now from outside the northern ireland assembly, at stormont. asi as i look is standing there and thinking back only a matter of weeks since we saw those images show right around the world the restoration of that assembly, of the power—sharing a
the democratic unionist party — which is the largest unionist party in northern ireland — says that it'sr sirjeffrey donaldson is stepping down with immediate effect — after confirming that he has been charged with what they say are allegations of an historical nature. sirjeffrey, who has had an almost ao—year career in politics, was elected to the northern ireland assembly in 1985 — becoming the youngest person to win a seat at stormont at the age of 22. he became dup leader injuly...
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it's a very conservative party and it is the largest unionist party in northern ireland.ot of power here. and the power sharing executive is only back into place just over a month and a half ago. and there is now looking at how friction will happen in amongst the party, because who is going to replace someone of that, political knowledge and wisdom while he is suspended from the party? he has he has been stepped down from the political leadership . gavin robinson has leadership. gavin robinson has taken that in, he is the mp taken that in, over he is the mp for this area. and you've got to remember as well that the dup is the fifth largest party in westminster, so holds quite a lot of sway. and indeed that was brought the forefront with brought to the forefront with theresa may's coalition that she had that when she needed it, the unionists to back up her government . so it is quite government. so it is quite a political shake today , not just political shake today, not just in northern ireland but across the whole of the uk . the whole of the uk. >> okay, dougie beattie,
it's a very conservative party and it is the largest unionist party in northern ireland.ot of power here. and the power sharing executive is only back into place just over a month and a half ago. and there is now looking at how friction will happen in amongst the party, because who is going to replace someone of that, political knowledge and wisdom while he is suspended from the party? he has he has been stepped down from the political leadership . gavin robinson has leadership. gavin robinson...
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under wartime reconstruction by unionists. right.hly, we have federal abolition under under civilian authority. n's reconstruct asian program. and then, of course, the 15th amendment, which is ratified in december of 1865. and i should that my book is basically going from lincoln's election in november of 1860. ■b with ratificationy years of the of the 13th amendment in 1865. the other second thing that i'm trying to do in th. and here have to try to be brief. and i promise i'll try to offer something of a of how the war from the north becomes a war to preserve the union to, a war for freedom. right. and we all know this, all familiar with this. and it's been invoked many times in the sessions that we've had in the last of days. but let me suggest here that, you know, for all of there's no question that the emancipation proclamation was one of the truly transformative moments, not just in the civil war, but in all of american history. but i think justifiably so focus on the emancipation proclamation, the process by which lincoln came
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with regret, i have resigned from the ulster unionist party... from the ulster unionist party- - -_ fromnist pa , . ., ., ., party... his defection to a rival party _ party... his defection to a rival party eventually - party... his defection to a rival party eventually led l party... his defection to a i rival party eventually led him to the leadership of the dup, but he now stands apart from the parties did back into power—sharing. in a statement, first minister michelle o'neill said her priority is to continue to provide the leadership expect and deserve. northern ireland has former 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. and gloria. for now, sirjeffrey donaldson�*s party political deysel family in the past. jennifer o'leary, bbc news, belfast. seven regions of ukraine are experiencing emergency blackouts after a wave of russian missile strikes. russia launched nearly a hundred drones and missiles across the border on thursday night — the second
with regret, i have resigned from the ulster unionist party... from the ulster unionist party- - -_ fromnist pa , . ., ., ., party... his defection to a rival party _ party... his defection to a rival party eventually - party... his defection to a rival party eventually led l party... his defection to a i rival party eventually led him to the leadership of the dup, but he now stands apart from the parties did back into power—sharing. in a statement, first minister michelle o'neill said her...
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shock in northern ireland following the resignation of the leader of northern ireland's democratic unionist party. sirjeffrey donaldson has been charged with rape and other historical sexual offences. he says that 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 previously unheard recordings of the soul singer marvin gaye — who died a0 years ago — have reportedly been found in belgium. the discovery includes a huge collection of documents, notebooks, stage costumes and audio cassettes. more now on the war between israel and gaza, which is overshadowing both ramadan and easter. on good friday, fewer christian pilgrims walked the path throutherusalem's walled old city that they believe christ took to his crucifixion. from there, our international editor jeremy bowen reports. injerusalem, where tension — and worse — are normal, there is always the consolation
shock in northern ireland following the resignation of the leader of northern ireland's democratic unionist party. sirjeffrey donaldson has been charged with rape and other historical sexual offences. he says that 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...
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i think you trade unionists might unionists aren't. he might be quite labour's quite keen on this.he rule britannia flames on the rule britannia row. so the patriotic songs, a much loved finale to last night at the proms. but debbonaire said she understood the calls for it to axed. we go. for it to be axed. here we go. >> it's a decision for the people who run the proms . and people who run the proms. and again, shouldn't again, like i said, it shouldn't be politicians who tell people how cultural events . it's how to run cultural events. it's i think for a lot of people that feels like very sort of feels like a very sort of british , which think feels like a very sort of britito , which think feels like a very sort of britito be , which think feels like a very sort of britito be respectediich think feels like a very sort of britito be respected as think feels like a very sort of britito be respected as well.1k feels like a very sort of britito be respected as well. but has to be respected as well. but for lot of people it will for a lot of people it will feel, kanneh—mason feel, a
i think you trade unionists might unionists aren't. he might be quite labour's quite keen on this.he rule britannia flames on the rule britannia row. so the patriotic songs, a much loved finale to last night at the proms. but debbonaire said she understood the calls for it to axed. we go. for it to be axed. here we go. >> it's a decision for the people who run the proms . and people who run the proms. and again, shouldn't again, like i said, it shouldn't be politicians who tell people how...
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you to this is one of the slogans with now united straight unionists and climate activists. until now these 2 groups haven't often taken much joint action. but at this demo in berlin there is consensus, and the clear them on from the transport work is taking pods. we have learned that the striking for better working conditions more time off between jenny, so we get chance to brief, a more time between shifts so we can spend more time about families. as fridays for future sees it, the sources more collective protest is a chance to show gemini bits that concerns on their main stream. i'm. is it, why does society needs to change the demand socially is like the devil and we need matter everyone. and as long as the government giving an answer on the ground floor and we want the box springs minutes to say they have introduced new plummet protection rules and all trying to make public transport more foldable. but their own limits. the people of demonstrations, like they truly believe the time is now for radical solutions of massive investment . and what they say is necessary. but d
you to this is one of the slogans with now united straight unionists and climate activists. until now these 2 groups haven't often taken much joint action. but at this demo in berlin there is consensus, and the clear them on from the transport work is taking pods. we have learned that the striking for better working conditions more time off between jenny, so we get chance to brief, a more time between shifts so we can spend more time about families. as fridays for future sees it, the sources...
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you nash, above all of a to z right most good trade unionists, have joined climate activists and a series of demonstrations across germany. they are demanding the government do more to combat climate change and prioritize public transport. dominant came reports from early next step for transport policy you to this is one of the slogans with now united states unionists and climate activists. until now these 2 groups haven't often taken much joint action. but at this demo in berlin, there is consensus. and the clear them on from the transport work is taking pods. we have learned that the striking for better working conditions more time off between jenny, so we get chance to brief, a more time between shifts. we can spend more time with the families, as fridays for future sees it. this source has more collective protest is a chance to show germany that, that concerns on their main stream, times that wider society needs to change. the social is like social general and we need matter and as long as the government give me an answer on the public transport minister say they have introduced new p
you nash, above all of a to z right most good trade unionists, have joined climate activists and a series of demonstrations across germany. they are demanding the government do more to combat climate change and prioritize public transport. dominant came reports from early next step for transport policy you to this is one of the slogans with now united states unionists and climate activists. until now these 2 groups haven't often taken much joint action. but at this demo in berlin, there is...
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the written oscar trade unionists have joined climate activists and a series of demonstrations across germany, someone and came reports from berlin. next on the transcript policy, you to this is one of the slogans with now united straight unionists employment actives until now these 2 groups haven't often taken much joint action. but at this demo in berlin there is consensus and.
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i am proud to lead the conservative and unionist party, and i'm so proud of how the scottish conservativesership are the one party standing upfor leadership are the one party standing up for the people of scotland and trying to move scotland forward. applause just look at the record. it was the scottish conservatives who stood up to the absurdities of the scottish nationalist proposed and labour backed gender recognition reforms, and it was our secretary of state, the brave and far—sighted and clear—sighted alisterjack who issued the section 35 order that stopped this nonsense in it's track. thank you for doing everything you do to keep our union strong, alister jack. it is the scottish conservatives who were opposing the snp, making scotland the most taxed part of the united kingdom, while the conservative government is cutting tax for every work in britain, the nationalists are raising tax on everyone who earns more than £28,000 per year. and, it is only the scottish conservatives who are defending our energy security. and the thousands ofjobs here in the north—east depending on the oil
i am proud to lead the conservative and unionist party, and i'm so proud of how the scottish conservativesership are the one party standing upfor leadership are the one party standing up for the people of scotland and trying to move scotland forward. applause just look at the record. it was the scottish conservatives who stood up to the absurdities of the scottish nationalist proposed and labour backed gender recognition reforms, and it was our secretary of state, the brave and far—sighted...
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what now for unionist politics in northern ireland? 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 political career appears to be over. in a statement, his party announced his resignation,
what now for unionist politics in northern ireland? 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...
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with regret, i have resigned from the ulster unionist party. 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, belfast. ina moment in a moment we will speak to damian grammaticus, who is in westminster for us _ our ireland correspondent sara girvin is at stormont tonight. and this is a shock for everyone there? the new dup leader expressing everybody�*s shock at this news? everybody's shock at this news? yes, it has been a — everybody's shock at this news? yes, it has been a massive _ everybody's
with regret, i have resigned from the ulster unionist party. 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...
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politics has been thrown into turmoil with news the leader of the democratic unionist party, sir jeffreyon, has resigned after being charged with rape and other historical sexual offenses. he was arrested yesterday along with a 57-year-old woman charged with aiding and abetting in connection with the alleged offenses. they will appear in court next month. sir jeffrey, northern ireland's longest-serving mp at westnster, says he will strenuously contest the charges. jennifer o'leary reports. >> sir jeffrey donaldson, the leader who just weeks ago returned his party to power sharing. today, his political career appears to be over. in a statement, his party announced his resignation, confirming his been charged with allegations of a historical nature. bbc news understands he's been charged with rape and multiple other sexual offenses as part of a police investigation spanning months after two women came forward. in a letter to his party, he said he will be strenuously contesting the charges. >> there's been a devastating revelation that has caused shock not just for myself personally and my
politics has been thrown into turmoil with news the leader of the democratic unionist party, sir jeffreyon, has resigned after being charged with rape and other historical sexual offenses. he was arrested yesterday along with a 57-year-old woman charged with aiding and abetting in connection with the alleged offenses. they will appear in court next month. sir jeffrey, northern ireland's longest-serving mp at westnster, says he will strenuously contest the charges. jennifer o'leary reports....
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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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my square trade unionists of joined climate activists and a series of demonstrations across germany. don't wanna came reports from berlin. the next step, which one school policy you to this is one of the slogans with now united straight unionist employment. actives, until now these 2 groups haven't often taken much joint action. but at this demo in berlin, there is consensus. and to clear them on from the transport workers taking part. we have one that's the striking for better working conditions, more time off between genies. so we get just a brief, more time between shifts so we can spend more time about 5 minutes. as fridays for future sees it, the sources more collective protest is a chance to show germany bits that concerns on their main stream. i'm the wider society needs to change the demand, the social is like the devil, and we need matter. and as long as the government public transport minister say they have introduced new plumbing protection rules and off trying to make public transport more foldable for their own limits. the people, the demonstrations like this truly belie
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the leader of the democratic unionist party sir jeffrey donaldson was charged with historical sexuals friday. he was arrested friday along with a 57-year-old woman also charged with aiding and abetting the alleged offenses. both will appear in court next month. sir jeffrey says he will be strenuously contesting the charges. he is northern ireland's longest-serving mp at westminster. jennifer o'leary has the latest from belfast. >> sir jeffrey donaldson, a leader who just weeks ago returned his party to power sharing at storment. today his political career appears to be over. in a statement his party announced his resignation, confirming he has been charged with allegations of a historical nature. bbc news understands he has been charged with rape and multiple other sexual offenses as part of a police investigation spanning months after two women came forward. in a letter to his party, sir jeffrey donaldson said he will be strenuously contesting the charges. the dup's new interim leader is mp gavin robinson. >> it has been a devastating revelation that has caused tremendous shock, not
the leader of the democratic unionist party sir jeffrey donaldson was charged with historical sexuals friday. he was arrested friday along with a 57-year-old woman also charged with aiding and abetting the alleged offenses. both will appear in court next month. sir jeffrey says he will be strenuously contesting the charges. he is northern ireland's longest-serving mp at westminster. jennifer o'leary has the latest from belfast. >> sir jeffrey donaldson, a leader who just weeks ago...