Donaldson denies going behind Trimble's back

Ulster Unionist MP Jeffrey Donaldson has denied that he took his party's leader by surprise in supporting the launch of a united unionist campaign today.

The UUP spokesman said the campaign had not sought Mr Trimble's approval before launching what it called the Stormont Principles on Unionist Unity.

However, Mr Donaldson said every single unionist politician was invited to today's launch.