Consequences of alleged abuse by Jeffrey Donaldson ‘cannot be ignored’

'No reason' why two women who claim they were sexually abused by the ex-MP when they were children would lie, says defence

Jeffrey Donaldson arriving at Newry Crown Court, where he and his wife Eleanor Donaldson are accused of historical sexual offences. Pic: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

The consequences of alleged sexual abuse by Jeffrey Donaldson “cannot be ignored and brushed under the carpet any longer”, a court has heard.

A barrister said there was “no reason” why two women who claim they were sexually abused by the ex-MP when they were children would lie.