Jeffrey Donaldson allegations a ‘devastating revelation’ for DUP

The DUP has announced that Jeffrey Donaldson has stepped down as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party with immediate effect after he was charged with historical sexual offences. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/© RollingNews.ie

The new leader of the DUP has described charges of historical sex offences against Jeffrey Donaldson as a “devastating revelation” for the party.

Mr Donaldson quit as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party after being charged with historical sex offences.