Jeffrey Donaldson
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| 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...
NI 100: Boris Johnson attends Armagh service to mark centenary
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is among 150 guests attending a church service to mark the centenary of partition and the formation of Northern Ireland .
Politicians from both sides of the Irish border are taking part in the cross-community event in Armagh.
The Queen had been due to attend but was.
Irish president Michael D Higgins, as he felt The Service was " not politically neutral".
The Armagh church service has been organised to " mark the centenaries of the partition of Ireland and the formation of Northern Ireland ".
President Higgins said the title of The Service made it " inappropriate" for him to attend as head of state.
Sinn Féin also decided not to attend.
However, Colum Eastwood , the leader of Northern Ireland 's other nationalist party, the SDLP, is present.
The Event was organised by the leaders of the main Protestant and Catholic Churches. They have called it " A Service of Reflection and Hope".
St Patrick's Church of Ireland cathedral has room for 500 but numbers have been restricted due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Among those present are Northern Ireland First Minister Paul Givan , DUP; DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson ; Ulster Unionist Party leader Doug Beattie and Alliance leader Naomi Long .
- Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney , Fine Gael , and Chief Whip Jack Chambers , Fianna Fáil.
Northern Ireland 's deputy First Minister , Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, is not at The Service , nor is the speaker of the Stormont Assembly, Alex Maskey .
Deputy speaker Roy Beggs MLA is formally representing The Assembly .
Northern Ireland was established in.
It followed decades of turmoil between nationalists, who wanted independence from British rule, and unionists, who wanted to remain in the United Kingdom .
The Border divided the 32-county island into two separate jurisdictions - Six counties in the north-east became Northern Ireland , which is still part of the UK. The Other 26-county territory became the Irish Free State , but is now The Republic of Ireland.
Nationalists, north and south of The Border , were infuriated by partition and continued to campaign for independence for the whole island.
Many unionists were also bitterly disappointed, especially those who lived on the southern side and woke up to find themselves in a new state on 3 May 1921.
The Bbc News NI website has a dedicated section marking the 100th anniversary of The Creation of Northern Ireland and partition of The Island .
There are special reports on The Major figures of The Time and The Events that shaped Modern Ireland available at.
Year '21: You can also explore how Northern Ireland was created a hundred years ago in The Company of Tara Mills and Declan Harvey.
Listen to the latest Year '21 podcast on or catch-up on previous episodes.
The sermon, who was elected president of the Methodist Church in Ireland earlier this year.
Born in Sierra Leone , he is The First African-born leader of one of Ireland's main Churches.
Speaking to Bbc News NI ahead of The Service , He Said he would be issuing a challenge to The Congregation .
" Try and understand our history from the perspective of others, and have the humility to respect that, because in conversation we can overcome a lot of differences, " He Said .
A small choir of children from different backgrounds in the Armagh area will perform a Song .
Source of news: bbc.com
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