DUP leader Gavin Robinson says members of his party did not share information about allegations concerning former MP Jim Donaldson’s conduct. Robinson states the DUP was not made aware of the allegations, describing the party’s position as that no such information was shared internally before it became public.
The comments come amid prior claims by Stormont Speaker Edwin Poots, who had previously suggested that some within the party officer team knew about Donaldson’s “double life.” According to reporting across outlets, Robinson disputes any implication of formal awareness or information being raised within the DUP.
One outlet specifically adds that no member of the DUP officer team “formally” raised conduct concerns, aligning with Robinson’s broader message that allegations were not communicated through official party channels.
Overall, the reporting focuses on the question of what was known within the DUP, when, and by whom, with Robinson denying that relevant allegations about Donaldson’s conduct were shared with or brought to the party’s leadership.
