Jeffrey Donaldson to become next leader of the DUP

Jeffrey Donaldson has been declared as the new leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) after becoming the sole candidate.

Jeffrey Donaldson has been declared the new leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).

Mr Donaldson is the only person who has been nominated to become the next leader of the DUP, the party has confirmed.