DUP review into Donaldson behaviour will be ‘unprecedented’ – Gavin Robinson The DUP leader said he could not currently comment on who would lead the review. Evening Standard · Jul 2
NI finances need to move on to ‘long-term sustainable footing’ – Benn Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn held talks with the leaders of Executive parties on Thursday. Evening Standard · Jul 2
Number in DUP knew about claim over Donaldson behaviour to woman – Poots The Stormont Speaker said Donaldson had tried to ‘extinguish’ his career. Evening Standard · Jun 30
I would never have protected Jeffrey Donaldson in any circumstance – Edwin Poots Sinn Fein has called on the Stormont Speaker to step aside pending a DUP investigation into claims of inappropriate behaviour by Donaldson. Evening Standard · Jun 30
Sinn Féin calls on Stormont Speaker to step aside over Donaldson concerns Edwin Poots has faced pressure from Stormont parties over his role in an incident where a woman raised concern about behaviour by Jeffrey Donaldson. Evening Standard · Jun 30
Current and ex-DUP members knew of allegations about Jeffrey Donaldson, party says Information not reported through ‘appropriate channels’ and left DUP unable to formally respond, leader says The Guardian - UK · Jun 29
DUP members did not share information about Donaldson conduct – Robinson The DUP leader said his party was not made aware of allegations against the former MP. Evening Standard · Jun 29
‘Fully independent’ probe needed following Donaldson revelations, says Alliance Party leader Naomi Long said transparency was needed around the actions of members of the DUP leadership in relation to further allegations. Evening Standard · Jun 28
DUP may be damaged ‘beyond repair’ by Donaldson revelations, says ex-adviser David Graham was speaking as further allegations around the disgraced former leader’s behaviour continue to emerge. Evening Standard · Jun 28
DUP announces independent review into fresh claims involving Jeffrey Donaldson It will probe who knew what in terms of claims of inappropriate behaviour by the convicted paedophile before his arrest over historical sex offences. Evening Standard · Jun 26
Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to forfeit knighthood after child sex abuse convictions Jeffrey Donaldson was found guilty of 18 sexual offences earlier this week The Independent UK · Jun 24
Former DUP leader Donaldson to renounce knighthood and Privy Council membership Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s solicitor John McBurney said Donaldson has signed letters requesting those moves. Evening Standard · Jun 24
Calls to remove knighthood from Sir Jeffrey Donaldson after being found guilty of sexual offences Donaldson was found guilty at Newry Crown Court of 18 historical sexual offences against two women when they were children The Independent UK · Jun 22
Jeffrey Donaldson abused ‘trust’ of party with ‘vile’ crimes, DUP leader says The former DUP leader was found guilty of 18 historical sexual offences against two women when they were children. Evening Standard · Jun 22
Evening Standard · Jun 22 Starmer ‘treated those from Northern Ireland as second-class citizens’ – O’Neill First Minister Michelle O’Neill said the Prime Minister ‘refused to meet’ the Stormont Executive in recent years.
Evening Standard · Jun 11 Belfast stabbing victim’s condition ‘improving’ and he may soon come out of coma Stephen Ogilvie lost his left eye and suffered deep cuts to his head, face and back in a stabbing attack on Monday.
Evening Standard · Jun 11 Governments to work together to ‘prevent abuse’ of CTA after Belfast stabbing ‘We simply cannot have people coming in either to Ireland or the UK that are dangerous individuals,’ Emma Little-Pengelly said.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11 How the Belfast stabbing was the spark to a fuse loaded with grievance and provocation Politicians, social media and far-right agitators convinced people that migrant-targeting violence would solve all their problems
Evening Standard · Jun 9 Appeals for calm as social media stokes tensions after Belfast attack A Sudanese man who was given leave to remain in the UK until 2028 has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
The Independent UK · Jun 9 Hero bystanders who intervened in Belfast knife attack praised as ‘best of humanity’ Footage shows members of the public pulling attacker away from his victim before police arrived
Evening Standard · Jun 8 Objections to Northern Ireland centenary stone ‘hypocritical’ – DUP’s Robinson There has been continuing disagreement over the stone designed to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland which passed in 2021.
Evening Standard · May 22 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 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.