Alliance leader Naomi Long says a fully independent investigation is needed following “Donaldson” revelations, calling for greater transparency around actions by members of the DUP leadership amid further allegations. The outlets reporting on the matter state that Long’s position is focused on ensuring the public can see that inquiries are conducted without conflicts of interest, and that any subsequent claims are handled openly. While the reports refer to additional allegations, they do not provide detailed specifics on what those allegations are in the summaries provided. The common thrust across the sources is that the Alliance party is pressing for an independent probe and that transparency should be a central requirement. Overall, the reporting reflects a political response to the allegations connected to the Donaldson revelations, with Alliance arguing that only an independent process can address concerns and clarify the situation for the public.