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Number in DUP knew about claim over Donaldson behaviour to woman – Poots

Number in DUP knew about claim over Donaldson behaviour to woman – Poots

The Stormont Speaker said Donaldson had tried to ‘extinguish’ his career.

I would never have protected Jeffrey Donaldson in any circumstance – Edwin Poots

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.

Sinn Féin calls on Stormont speaker to step aside over Donaldson concerns

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.

Poots says he has ‘nothing to answer for’ over Donaldson concerns

Poots says he has ‘nothing to answer for’ over Donaldson concerns

DUP members did not share information about Donaldson conduct – Robinson

DUP members did not share information about Donaldson conduct – Robinson

Former DUP leader Donaldson protected by ‘culture of cover-up’, MLAs hear

Former DUP leader Donaldson protected by ‘culture of cover-up’, MLAs hear

Trimble warned that review of Assembly must include decommissioning

Trimble warned that review of Assembly must include decommissioning

White House did not want photo of Clinton shaking Adams’ hand during 1995 visit

White House did not want photo of Clinton shaking Adams’ hand during 1995 visit

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

The then US president visited Northern Ireland before travelling to Dublin in 1995.

DUP distance themselves from son of founder over comments about a united Ireland

DUP distance themselves from son of founder over comments about a united Ireland

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Ian Paisley said in a new BBC podcast that while he was open to conversations, he emphasised his identity is British.

DUP calls for unionist cohesion after North Antrim and Lagan Valley defeats

DUP calls for unionist cohesion after North Antrim and Lagan Valley defeats

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

Sinn Fein has emerged for the first time as the party in Northern Ireland with the largest representation at Westminster.

Nigel Farage endorsing DUP candidates Ian Paisley and Sammy Wilson ‘on personal basis’

Nigel Farage endorsing DUP candidates Ian Paisley and Sammy Wilson ‘on personal basis’

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

The Reform UK leader said his endorsement of the two DUP candidates is a ‘personal thing not a party thing’.

Farage personally endorses two DUP candidates despite TUV alliance

Farage personally endorses two DUP candidates despite TUV alliance

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

The Reform UK leader said he would be backing Ian Paisley and Sammy Wilson

Government ‘confirms’ no gardaí being sent to Border

Government ‘confirms’ no gardaí being sent to Border

Thu, 02 May, 2024

Northern Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris had a ‘constructive phone call’ with Tánaiste Micheál Martin.

Taoiseach says ‘of course’ gardaí will not be sent to border

Taoiseach says ‘of course’ gardaí will not be sent to border

Wed, 01 May, 2024

Diplomatic tensions between London and Dublin have increased in recent days.

Paisley says he will take plants to North in hand luggage

Paisley says he will take plants to North in hand luggage

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

Speaking in the House of Commons Mr Paisley warned: ‘Dear help the official who tries to stop me.’