Closest matches to “DUP Statement”
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Statement from Michelle O’Neill on the resignation of the DUP Leader
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill comments on the resignation of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson after he was charged with serious offences. She says her priority is providing leadership and ensuring the four-party Executive coalition delivers, and that the matter now lies with the criminal justice…
Justice and policing Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson resignation as DUP leader after charges Original release: Statement from Michelle O’Neill on the resignation of the DUP Leader (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey owes apology to fellow unionists
TUV leader Jim Allister says DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson should apologise to fellow unionists and withdraw his Commons claim that he was threatened, now that no criminal threat has been found. Allister says the claim was aimed at linking opponents of the Windsor Framework to the alleged threat.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's Commons claim of a threat, found to be no criminal threat Original release: Sir Jeffrey owes apology to fellow unionists (opens in a new tab)
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Reports claiming senior DUP members were aware of allegations against Jeffrey Donaldson deeply concerning and raises questions, says Tennyson
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA says reports that senior DUP figures knew of a new alleged sexual assault by Jeffrey Donaldson are deeply troubling and raise further questions. He calls for openness about who knew what and when, and about whether chances to protect people were missed.
Justice and policing Issue: Belfast Telegraph reports on new allegation against Jeffrey Donaldson and DUP knowledge Original release: Reports claiming senior DUP members were aware of allegations against Jeffrey Donaldson deeply concerning and raises questions, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Finding Unionist Unity Should be the Focus
TUV Braid councillor Christopher Jamieson says it is disappointing that new DUP leader Mr Robinson chose maintaining devolution over Unionist unity, and points to the DUP's United Unionist Declaration opposing the Protocol still on its website. He says the DUP is responsible for the division it…
Constitutional affairs Issue: DUP leadership choice to maintain devolution despite Protocol opposition Original release: Finding Unionist Unity Should be the Focus (opens in a new tab)
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TUV comments on DUP bombshell
TUV leader Jim Allister says Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's departure in concerning circumstances has wide ramifications for unionism, stressing innocent-until-proven-guilty and the family involved. He urges unionism to steady itself and reject the Donaldson Deal's Irish Sea border and EU law.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson resignation as DUP leader after charges Original release: TUV comments on DUP bombshell (opens in a new tab)
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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.
Justice and policing Issue: BBC Spotlight programme on Jeffrey Donaldson allegations Original release: Ennis calls on Assembly Speaker to stand aside (opens in a new tab)
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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.
Other Justice and policing Issue: BBC Spotlight programme on Jeffrey Donaldson allegations Original release: A moment of truth for DUP (opens in a new tab)
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Donaldson conviction – for how long was he compromised to the detriment of Unionism?
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP says the conviction of Jeffrey Donaldson for sexual offences is shocking and calls for his knighthood to be removed. He questions whether the former DUP MP was compromised over his Protocol stance and whether the government knew of his conduct.
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson guilty verdict on historic sex abuse charges Original release: Donaldson conviction – for how long was he compromised to the detriment of Unionism? (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Adams responds to DUP Leader Gavin Robinson
Sinn Féin's Gerry Adams says he does not take DUP Leader Gavin Robinson's remarks seriously, stresses solidarity with all victims regardless of who was responsible, and accuses the DUP of historical links with armed loyalism, including Ulster Resistance. He urges Robinson to focus on making…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Gavin Robinson remarks on victims and Gerry Adams response Original release: Gerry Adams responds to DUP Leader Gavin Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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DUP mixed messages sapping confidence they will stay the anti-Protocol course
TUV leader Jim Allister says a meeting between parties on an executive Programme for Government sends the wrong message and questions whether the DUP is serious about removing the Protocol or preparing to enter government with Michelle O'Neill as First Minister. He argues the DUP's shift reflects…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP talks on executive Programme for Government with other parties Original release: DUP mixed messages sapping confidence they will stay the anti-Protocol course (opens in a new tab)
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Sad to see DUP double down on tainted Donaldson Deal
TUV leader Jim Allister says the DUP has doubled down on the "tainted" Donaldson Deal under its new leadership, criticising Gavin Robinson's stance on the Irish Sea border, EU customs rules and Stormont's power-sharing with Sinn Fein.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP defence of the Donaldson Deal under new leadership Original release: Sad to see DUP double down on tainted Donaldson Deal (opens in a new tab)
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DUP in office on back of Donaldson’s Protocol lies
TUV leader Jim Allister says the DUP knew Sir Jeffrey Donaldson was misleading people about the Irish Sea border yet backed him and urged unionists to trust him, accusing the party of putting Stormont office ahead of honesty and entrenching the Protocol.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Donaldson Protocol claims and DUP Stormont office Original release: DUP in office on back of Donaldson’s Protocol lies (opens in a new tab)