TUV leader calls on Lagan Valley MP to resign and facilitate a by-election

The leader of the TUV, Jim Allister MLA, has called on Lagan Valley MP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to resign his Westminster seat and force a local by-election.
By Julie-Ann Spence
Published 17th Apr 2024, 10:38 BST
Updated 17th Apr 2024, 10:54 BST
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson resigned as leader of the DUP after being charged with historical sexual offences. He is due to appear before Newry Magistrates Court later this month.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said he will strenuously contest the charges.

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The TUV leader had said that the people of Lagan Valley “deserve better.”

TUV Leader Jim Allister calls on Lagan Valley MP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to resign his Westminster seat. Pic credit: TUVTUV Leader Jim Allister calls on Lagan Valley MP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to resign his Westminster seat. Pic credit: TUV
TUV Leader Jim Allister calls on Lagan Valley MP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to resign his Westminster seat. Pic credit: TUV

Mr Allister commented: “With Lagan Valley facing months of no voice and no representation in the House of Commons Jeffrey Donaldson should resign and allow a by-election.

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“This constituency already has the ignominy of having an unelected MLA, following Jeffrey Donaldson’s refusal to serve Lagan Valley in Stormont, despite standing for election for that purpose. Now, it has no voice in Parliament.

"That is not good enough nor reflective of the interests of the people of Lagan Valley.”

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