Posted 1/25/2024, 10:27:00 AM
Donaldson delivers fiery Commons speech, seeking to shore up leadership and slamming internal DUP critics
- Sir Jeffrey Donaldson delivered a passionate speech in the House of Commons, facing down challengers inside and outside his DUP party
- He called out those "stirring up" opposition within the DUP and linked the threats he received to them
- Donaldson lashed out at TUV posters accusing the DUP of selling out the union, one of which was outside a relative's home
- His speech established his unionist credentials but also signaled the DUP may be preparing to return to power-sharing
- The speech may not be enough to convince some opposed in the DUP, with the next officer meeting the next key moment