DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson resigns from NI assembly

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson wants the NI Protocol to be scrapped (Liam McBurney/PA)

Jeffrey Donaldson has resigned his seat in the Stormont Assembly and has instead co-opted former DUP MP Emma Little-Pengelly to the seat.

He indicated earlier this week that he intended to remain in the House of Commons until issues with the protocol are resolved.