Gavin Robinson, the interim leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), has called Jeffrey Donaldson's charge a 'devastating revelation' and a 'tremendous shock'.
Gavin Robinson, the interim leader of the Democratic Unionist Party , has called Jeffrey Donaldson's charge a 'devastating revelation' and a 'tremendous shock'. But he has criticised 'some who have sought to score cheap political points'. Mr Robinson's comments come as Donaldson stepped down as DUP leader earlier today after he was charged with historical sexual offences.
He added: 'In the immediate aftermath of such shocking news there will be some, and there have already been some, who have sought to score cheap political points, who have sought to engage in conspiracy theories, who somehow enjoy or will manipulate such devastating news for those involved. 'That's not our position. Our position is recognising that what has happened is difficult and we have taken the right and appropriate steps today as a party.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Gavin Robinson- from Belfast councillor to interim leader of DUPJeffery Donaldson has resigned as DUP leader and been suspended from the party after being charged with historical offences
Read more »
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson steps down as DUP's leader after being charged with historical sexual offencesGavin Robinson MP has been appointed the interim party leader by the DUP's party officers.
Read more »
Donaldson steps down as DUP leader over ‘historical’ allegationsGavin Robinson was appointed interim leader.
Read more »
Donaldson steps down as DUP leader amid ‘historical’ sex offence chargesEast Belfast MP and party deputy leader Gavin Robinson has been appointed interim leader.
Read more »
Donaldson steps down as DUP leader amid ‘historical’ sex offence chargesEast Belfast MP and party deputy leader Gavin Robinson has been appointed interim leader.
Read more »
‘Thrilled’ Gavin and Stacey legend returning to screen in weeks for new BBC seriesGavin & Stacey star Alison Steadman breaks down in tears at life-changing discovery on DNA Journey
Read more »