Donaldson ‘regret’ letter ‘nothing to do’ with sex allegations, trial hears The ex-MP has pleaded not guilty to the 18 alleged offences. Evening Standard · May 29
Cross-examination of alleged victim continues in Donaldson sexual offences trial Challenged by a barrister over ‘inconsistencies’ in her evidence, Complainant A insisted ‘the facts are the facts’. Evening Standard · May 29
Jeffrey Donaldson wrote letter to alleged victim expressing regret, trial hears The former DUP leader is on trial at Newry Crown Court charged with a number of sexual offences. Evening Standard · May 28
Jeffrey Donaldson sexual offences trial played alleged victim’s police interview The ex-MP has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences. Evening Standard · May 28
Sexual assault by ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson left girl ‘feeling sick’, trial hears Former MP charged with 18 sexual offences involving two alleged victims, and his wife charged with aiding and abetting The Guardian - UK · May 27
Prosecution opens against Jeffrey Donaldson in sexual offences trial The trial is taking place at Newry Crown Court. Evening Standard · May 27
Donaldson arrives at court ahead of prosecution opening in sexual offences trial The former DUP leader has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences. Evening Standard · May 27
Jury sworn in at trial of Jeffrey Donaldson for alleged sex offences Trial of former DUP leader expected to last four weeks alongside trial of facts for wife, Eleanor, on charges of aiding and abetting The Guardian - UK · May 26
Jury in Jeffrey Donaldson sexual offences trial sworn in The former DUP leader has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences. Evening Standard · May 26
Former DUP leader Donaldson arrives at court for sexual offences trial The 63-year-old has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences. Evening Standard · May 26
Trial of Jeffrey Donaldson for alleged sex offences to begin in Newry Former DUP leader faces charges spanning 21 years in case that triggered political earthquake in Northern Ireland The Guardian - UK · May 26
Sex offences trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson due to commence The 63-year-old denies a total of 18 alleged historical offences. Evening Standard · May 26
DUP presses Chancellor for ‘better financial settlement’ for Northern Ireland Party leader Gavin Robinson said the party also called for borrowing powers to build more homes and improve infrastructure. Evening Standard · May 22
How cynical attacks on John Swinney show the pro-UK hypocrisy on 'terrorism' POLITICIANS have cynically and hypocritically sought to use John Swinney's comments and the Troubles for their own political ends ... The National (Scotland) · May 21
Evening Standard · May 21 Sex offences cases against Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife ‘to run together’ Neither Jeffrey or Eleanor Donaldson were present in court for the ruling.
The Independent UK · May 20 Lady Eleanor Donaldson deemed unfit to stand trial in historical sex abuse case The wife of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has denied charges of aiding and abetting
The Independent UK · May 20 Eleanor Donaldson ruled unfit for trial in historic sex offences case Lady Eleanor Donaldson, wife of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, has been ruled unfit to stand trial in a historical sexual offences case after medical evidence was heard. The ruling means Eleanor Donaldson will face a trial of the facts, a process that tests evidence but cannot lead to a criminal conviction.…
Evening Standard · May 20 Eleanor Donaldson ruled unfit to stand trial in historical sexual offences case Donaldson has denied charges of aiding and abetting her husband and former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, who is himself charged with 18 offences.
Evening Standard · May 19 Donaldson trial ‘on track’ to begin May 26, says judge The former DUP leader is facing allegations of historical sex offences, which he denies.
Evening Standard · May 14 Westminster ‘chaos’ underlines need to ‘break shackles’, says O’Neill Stormont’s First Minister met in London with the SNP and Plaid Cymru following their election victories in Scotland and Wales.
Evening Standard · May 11 Starmer promised change which he has failed to deliver – Robinson DUP leader Gavin Robinson was speaking after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer suffered bruising election results in Great Britain.
Evening Standard · May 11 NI First Minister excited by ‘seismic political shift’ across UK Michelle O’Neill was speaking after nationalists were elected in Scotland and Wales.
Evening Standard · May 7 ‘Strong confidence and mutual trust’ between UK and Irish governments – Martin Taoiseach Micheal Martin was speaking after being pressed over the UK’s handling of dealing with Northern Ireland’s troubled past.
Evening Standard · May 7 ‘Window of opportunity’ for Stormont reform before next election, Martin told However DUP leader Gavin Robinson said the challenge was the willingness of people to work together.
Evening Standard · May 7 Taoiseach pressed on Ireland’s interstate case against UK over NI legacy Sinn Fein welcomed the case ‘remaining live’, while the DUP called it ‘a disgrace’.