Gavin Robinson, who was named interim leader of the party this morning, after Jeffrey Donaldson was charged with historical sexual offences, said it was a 'devastating revelation'.
Gavin Robinson, the interim leader of the Democratic Unionist Party , has called Jeffrey Donaldson's charge a 'devastating revelation' that has caused 'tremendous shock'. But he has criticised 'some who have sought to score cheap political points'. Mr Robinson's comments come as Donaldson stepped down as DUP leader earlier today after he was charged with historical sexual offences.
' Mr Robinson also said the DUP was informed late last night about the allegations against Donaldson, and made the decision to appoint Mr Robinson as interim leader during a party meeting this morning. The news that Donaldson had been charged with historical sexual offences shocked Northern Irish politics.
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