The Guardian World · Oct 15, 2026

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15 years for child sexual abuse – latest updates

Ex-leader deserves ‘every day of lengthy sentence,’ says DUP Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15 years The DUP has disowned its former leader and condemned his crimes but faced a backlash from supporters amid allegations the party turned a blind eye to other misbehaviour by Donaldson, including drunkenness and sexual harassment.