'The Party Chairman has received a letter from Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP confirming that he has been charged with allegations of an historical nature'
Michelle O’Neill has issued a statement after the resignation of Jeffrey Donaldson as the Leader of the DUP.
The 61-year-old was charged on Thursday, March 28 with non-recent sexual offences. "A 57-year-old woman was also arrested and charged at the time for aiding and abetting additional offences.The party said: "The Party Chairman has received a letter from Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP confirming that he has been charged with allegations of an historical nature and indicating that he is stepping down as Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party with immediate effect.
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