Jeffrey Donaldson, who was elected to the party in 1985, defected to the DUP after a falling out and previously served as the UUP leader.

The entities involved

• Jeffrey Donaldson →

  British politician (born 1962)

  • Jeffrey Donaldson served as the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) on May 27, 2026.Sat 21:59
  • A scandal involving Jeffrey Donaldson is reportedly destroying the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and impacting the political landscape of Northern Ireland.Thu 12:36
• Democratic Unionist Party →

  right-wing unionist party of Northern Ireland

  • Gavin Robinson, leading the Democratic Unionist Party, has appointed Sir Chris Bryant as the new Northern Ireland Secretary.Mon 14:33
  • Jamie Bryson's hardline views and the Traditional Unionist Voice are challenging the DUP's political stance and survival.Sun 17:56

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