Donaldson resigns from Ulster Unionists

Updated: 20:46, Thursday, 18 December 2003

The DUP leader, Ian Paisley, has welcomed Jeffrey Donaldson's decision to resign from the Ulster Unionists.

Jeffrey Donaldson Quits Ulster Unionists

The DUP leader, Ian Paisley, has welcomed Jeffrey Donaldson's decision to resign from the Ulster Unionists.

It is understood Donaldson, who has rowed for many years with the Ulster Unionist leadership, is now considering joining Paisley's party.

Two newly-elected assembly members Arlene Foster and Norah Beare will leave with him.

The UUP says that Donaldson's resignation was a matter of regret but came as no surprise.

Tommie Gorman, Northern Editor, reports on the resignation of Deputy Ulster Unionist leader Jeffrey Donaldson from the party

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Tommie Gorman, Northern Editor, reports on the resignation of Deputy Ulster Unionist leader Jeffrey Donaldson from the party
Tommie Gorman, Northern Editor, reports on the rift within the Ulster Unionists that led to the resignation

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Tommie Gorman, Northern Editor, reports on the rift within the Ulster Unionists that led to the resignation

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