Wilson: Donaldson resignation amid charges has plunged DUP into ‘turmoil’
by David Young
Mar 30, 2024
4 minutes
The DUP has been plunged into “turmoil” by the shock resignation of leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, a senior party colleague has said.
East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson described the revelation that Sir Jeffrey had been charged with historical sex offences as a “bolt from the blue”.
Mr Wilson also gave his full backing to interim leader Gavin Robinson, insisting the Democratic Unionist Party should not be distracted by a leadership contest this side of the general election.
Lagan Valley MP Sir Jeffrey quit as DUP leader on Friday and was also suspended by the party.
On Thursday
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