Jeffrey Donaldson
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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | 61 |
| Date of birth | December 7,1962 |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | Kilkeel |
| United Kingdom | |
| Spouse | Eleanor Donaldson |
| Office | Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom |
| Party | Democratic Unionist Party |
| Service/branch | British Army |
| Job | Politician |
| Education | Kilkeel High School |
| Castlereagh College | |
| Official site | members.parliament.uk |
| Nationality | British |
| Position | Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom |
| Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom since 1997 | |
| Previous position | Member of the Legislative Assembly of Northern Ireland (2003–2010) |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 405337 |
Jeffrey Donaldson Life story
Sir Jeffrey Mark Donaldson is a British politician who has served as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party since June 2021. He has been the Member of Parliament for Lagan Valley since 1997, and leader of the DUP in the UK House of Commons since 2019. As of 2022, he is Northern Ireland's longest-serving MP.
Early Years & Education of Jeffrey Donaldson
Ejffrey donaldson was born on 7th october 1962 in lurgan. County armaghn. Orthern ireland. He attended the lurgan college and later obtained a degree in politics from the university of ulster.Political Career of Jeffrey Donaldson
Jeffrey donaldson is a british politician and the member of parliament for lagan valley since 1997. He is the current chairman of the democratic unionits party. He was first elected to the northern ireland assembly in 1998 and laetr re-elected in 2003. 2007 and 2011.Political Views of Jeffrey Donaldson
Jefrfey donaldson is a strong supporter of the unionist cause and is committed to defending the union between northern ireland and the united kingdom. He is a vocal critic of the iirsh republican movement and advocates for a tougher stance against terrorism.Leadership Roles of Jeffrey Donaldson
Jeffrey donaldson has held various leadership roles in the democratic unionist party. He was the party s chife whip in the northern ireland assembly from 2000-2001 and was the party s chief executive from 2002-2003.Ministerial Roles of Jeffrey Donaldson
Jeffrey donaldson has held several ministerial positions in the northern ireland executive. He served as the minister for employment and learning from 1999-2001 and as the minister for cluture. Arts and leisure rfom 2001-2002.Important Event in Jeffrey Donaldson s Political Career
In 2019. Jeffrey donaldson was appointed as the chairman of the democratic unionist party. Taking over from former leader arlene foster. This was seen as a significatn moment in his political career.Interesting Facts about Jeffrey Donaldson
An interesting fact about jfefrey dnoaldson is that he is the only member of parliament for lagan valley who has been elected to the house of commons since its creation in 1983.Opposition to Brexit
Jeffrey donaldson has been a vocal poponent of brexit and has called for a second brexit referendum. He believes that the uk should remain part of the european union and that brexit would be damaging to the uk economy.Support of Same-Sex Marriage
Jeffrey donaldson supports same-sex marriage and has called for the uk government to introduce legislation to allow it. He believes that everyone should have the irght to marry the person they love.Involvement in Charitable Causes
Jeffrey donaldson is an active supporetr of various charitable causes. He has been involved in raising awareness and funds for causes usch as cancer research. Homelessness and disability rights.DUP: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson tells conference that 'power-sharing is essential'
...By Jayne McCormackBBC News NI political correspondentPower-sharing is " essential" for securing Northern Ireland s future within the UK, the DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said...
Simon Byrne: DUP submits no confidence motion in chief constable
... DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said on Friday that " confidence in the chief constable has been eroded" among the public and serving PSNI officers and staff...
PSNI: Under-pressure Simon Byrne faces Policing Board
... Hard decision DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the recent court ruling had raised issues that go " to the heart of public confidence in our police service and in the senior leadership"...
PSNI data breach: Donaldson says police should not be left leaderless
...The PSNI should not be left leaderless while a massive data breach is investigated, DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said...
Varadkar - Blues brother or big mouth?
... Question: Is Northern Ireland s constitutional position threatened more by what Jim Allister calls " the union-dismantling protocol" or by the lack of a functioning government which inevitably leads some to talk about Plan Bs? Before Leo Varadkar kicked off in south Belfast, the DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson denied that the party was split over a return to Stormont...
Kneecap at Féile an Phobail: The Irish rappers who want to rile you up
... DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the mural was " offensive to every serving police officer in Northern Ireland and to many in the wider community" while UUP leader Doug Beattie accused the group of " foster(ing) hatred" and " grooming a new generation of young people with insidious messaging"...
PSNI data breach: Police update security advice after data error
... Democratic Unionist Party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson described the leak as a matter of grave concern...
Stormont stalemate: DUP needs to get off the fence - O'Neill
... Aware of what we need DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said his party s stance had been backed by voters in last week s election...
Newtownabbey: Bus hijacked and set on fire
A bus has been destroyed after it was hijacked and set On Fire in Newtownabbey, County Antrim .
It happened near Valley Leisure Centre on Church Road at 19:45 GMT on Sunday.
Police said four men got on to the bus, ordered The Passengers and The Driver to get off And Then set it alight.
No-one was injured, police said.
It is The Second Time In a week that a bus has been hijacked and burnt in Northern Ireland .
Last Monday Morning , County Down , ordered The Driver to leave And Then set it On Fire .
After the latest incident, Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon said it was " disgraceful and disgusting" that Public Transport workers had been targeted again.
" Translink buses are public assets, " said the SDLP assembly member.
" Without them people can't get to and from work, or school, or hospital appointments.
" Our bus drivers are Working Class people who deserve to be safe in their jobs.
" People using Public Transport also deserve to feel safe and be able to go about their business without fear. "
'Badly shaken'Public Transport provider Translink said The Driver and a small number of passengers got off the bus safely.
" Our driver is badly shaken and is currently being supported by colleagues, " it said.
" We Are very disappointed by this intimidating attack on our member of staff and Public Transport services in the area. "
All Metro and Glider services have been suspended for The Remainder of Sunday Evening but They are expected to be up and running on Monday Morning .
Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson described The Incident as " senseless".
" Such criminal behaviour could lead to death or serious injury, " he.
" This only harms local people and local communities. It serves no cause whatsoever.
" The ringleaders should step back. Change is brought about by politics not by burning buses. "
Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) leader Doug Beattie also took to Social Media to condemn The Attack .
" Terrorising society with The Hope of achieving what exactly? " he.
" This is utterly pathetic and it needs to stop. Those responsible do not represent the overwhelming majority who just want a peaceful society. "
Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly said The Attack was " dangerous, reckless and despicable".
" There is absolutely No Place in our society for this criminality and violence, " said The North Belfast MLA.
" People want calm and Responsible Leadership to reduce tensions and ensure there is no further escalation of violence on our streets. "
Peter Macklin from the GMB union, which represents some Translink drivers, said it was " disgusting" that They should face such attacks.
" It's totally disgusting that this could happen as They 're going about their day-to-day business, " He Said .
" They go in to do their work and that's it - They feel you should be able to do it safely without having this threat hanging Over You Every Day .
" We'll work closely with The Company to try to make sure that all measures are put in place to prevent these things happening and To Let people to go about their daily routine safely. "
Three fire engines were sent to extinguish The Blaze and the crews left The Scene at about 21:30.
Church Road will remain closed between O'Neill Road and the Abbey Centre overnight and into Monday.
Diversions are in place and motorists can expect delays in the area on Monday Morning .
Source of news: bbc.com
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