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muriel_volestrangler

(102,560 posts)
Fri Mar 29, 2024, 10:02 AM Mar 2024

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson resigns after sex offence charges

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been charged with historical sexual offences and has resigned as Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader.

A 57-year-old woman has also been charged with aiding and abetting in connection with the alleged offences.
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"In accordance with the Party Rules, the Party Officers have suspended Mr Donaldson from membership, pending the outcome of a judicial process.

"The Party Officers have this morning unanimously appointed Mr Gavin Robinson MP as the Interim Party Leader."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-68686691

I can't see anything in reputable sources about when "historic" or "non-recent" mean.
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DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson resigns after sex offence charges (Original Post) muriel_volestrangler Mar 2024 OP
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LeftishBrit

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Fri Mar 29, 2024, 05:01 PM
Mar 2024

I suppose 'innocent until proved guilty', but it's interesting to note how often religious-right types get into sex scandals.

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