Sir Jeffrey Donaldson Resigns as DUP Leader Following Historical Sex Offence Charges

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has resigned as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) after being charged with historical sex offences. The DUP confirmed on Friday that Sir Jeffrey had been charged with “allegations of a historical nature” and had been suspended from the party. The 61-year-old Lagan Valley MP is due to appear in court in Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland, on April 24. A 57-year-old woman has also been charged with aiding and abetting additional offences in relation to the same police investigation. The DUP said they had received a letter from Sir Jeffrey stating he had been charged with historical sex offences and would be stepping down as party leader....