Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson, who is facing a series of historical sex offence charges, will not contest the UK general election, his solicitor has confirmed.
A hearing to establish whether there is sufficient evidence to send former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to trial over historical sex offences will take place on July 3, a court has heard.
Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson will be expected to appear at court in July, with the next date set in the historical sex offences case.
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