Northern Ireland public figure and long‑time DUP leader
Former Democratic Unionist Party leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty on 18 counts of child sex offences, including rape and indecent assault, involving two victims who were children at the time. His wife, Eleanor, is deemed to have aided and abetted some offences but was found unfit for trial on mental health grounds. Sentencing will follow later this year.
The parliamentary standards commissioner has opened formal investigations into Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice over his failure to declare an interest, while Nigel Farage faces related scrutiny over a £5 million donation. The probes come amid ongoing questions about political finance and transparency as the party encounters renewed public attention.