BBC Spotlight programme on Jeffrey Donaldson allegations
5 releases from 4 parties, 26 June 2026 to 30 June 2026.
Each party’s website press releases, in order of publication
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A moment of truth for DUP
TUV leader Jim Allister says a BBC Spotlight programme will test the DUP's claim it never received complaints about Jeffrey Donaldson's behaviour, and calls for full transparency over when senior DUP figures knew of alleged misconduct.
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Tide of disgust and dismay follows TV expose
TUV leader Jim Allister says a Spotlight documentary was shocking and criticises DUP figures who knew of a former leader's conduct but did nothing, calling for those DUP members to consider their positions and rejecting an internal review as delaying tactics.
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Transparency needed from DUP on further Donaldson allegations, says Long, calling for fully independent investigation
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA calls for a fully independent, external review into what DUP leadership knew about alleged victims of Jeffrey Donaldson, after BBC Spotlight revelations, and urges Edwin Poots to give a full account of his knowledge.
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Hanna: Donaldson verdict must be a watershed moment
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says revelations after Jeffrey Donaldson's conviction should mark a watershed moment, questioning senior DUP figures' past vetoes on rights and education and their handling of Donaldson's private life. She calls for accountability and reforms including healthy…
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Ennis calls on Assembly Speaker to stand aside
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis urges Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots to step back while the DUP fully discloses what it knew about Jeffrey Donaldson's inappropriate conduct before and during his time as leader. The party says the revelations raise serious questions for Poots.
Parties with no matching press release found on their website
- DUP: no matching statement found on the party’s monitored website.
- UUP: no matching statement found on the party’s monitored website.
- Green Party: no matching statement found on the party’s monitored website.
- PBP: no matching statement found on the party’s monitored website.
- Aontú: no matching statement found on the party’s monitored website.
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