Northern Ireland

DUP seeking new candidate to replace Jeffrey Donaldson

Gavin Robinson has said the DUP is seeking a new candidate in Lagan Valley to replace the former party leader

DUP interim leader Gavin Robinson said the party is seeking a new candidate in Lagan Valley. Picture: Jonathan Porter

Gavin Robinson has said the DUP is seeking a new candidate in Lagan Valley to replace Jeffrey Donaldson at the next general election.

The new interim leader of Northern Ireland's largest unionist party said he did not know whether Donaldson would stand down as an MP.

It comes as Donaldson's sudden resignation as DUP leader, after being charged with alleged historical offences, continues to rock Northern Irish politics.

Robinson, who as deputy leader replaced Donaldson ...