A privy council adviser. In the news for recipients’ debates about honours and historic offences; keeps cryptic role amid political shifts.
The former DUP leader has been found guilty at Newry Crown Court of 18 historic sexual offences against two women who were children. He has renounced his knighthood and resigned from the Privy Council; state honours are being considered for forfeiture.
A former parliamentary aide has admitted using confidential information to bet on the date of Britain3s 2024 general election. The case involves a number of Conservative figures and the party 0after losing power. Trials for others continue.