Politics

Profile: Jeffrey Donaldson resignation follows almost 40 years in politics

DUP leader’s swift departure from frontline politics has left his party reeling and has raised concerns about the future of Stormont

The DUP said on Friday that Donaldson had been charged with “allegations of a historical nature” and that he would be stepping down as leader

Jeffrey Donaldson’s resignation as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party comes after an almost 40-year run in politics.

The DUP said on Friday that Donaldson had been charged with “allegations of a historical nature” and that he would be stepping down as leader.

His exit from the role comes 26 years after he dramatically walked out of the Northern Ireland peace talks on Good Friday 1998.

The sudden resignation also occurred weeks after one of ...