'It has caused great shock not just to me personally and to party colleagues but to the community right across Northern Ireland'
The DUP’s new interim party leader has described news of Jeffrey Donaldson’s charges over historical sexual offences as ‘a devastating revelation”.
Mr Robinson told Sky News’ David Blevins: "Very late last night, the party became aware whenever it was revealed publicly that there had been an individual, and another, charged and it became clear to us who that individual was. "And in discussing that with colleagues., it was put to me that there was unanimity across colleagues that I should step forward as interim leader. It’s a huge responsibility not just because of the shocking news we have had, but that will take its course and run its course,
“What comes in the days and months, in that regard, are outside our control and that’s just a matter of fact.
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