Jeffrey Donaldson: Long-serving MP finally poised to take DUP crown

DUP MP for Lagan Valley Jeffrey Donaldson is widely expected to become the next DUP leader (Liam McBurney/PA)

Jeffrey Donaldson, the DUP’s leader at Westminster, has had a ringside seat for the extraordinary political drama which has consumed the party in recent months.

And now, with the Lagan Valley MP widely expected to assume leadership of the party following the resignation of Edwin Poots, his main challenge will be to restore stability following one of the most turbulent periods in the DUP’s history.