In the news now: Jeffrey Donaldson faces scrutiny over DUP stance on post-Brexit issues and leadership timing in Northern Ireland. Born 1962, MP for Lagan Valley, ex-UUP.
The jury has been sworn for Jeffrey Donaldson’s rape and indecent-offence trial in Newry crown court. The former DUP leader faces 18 alleged offences across 21 years, with his wife Eleanor facing a separate trial-of-facts for aiding and abetting rape and indecent assault. Prosecution opening is due to begin shortly.