229. Jeffrey Donaldson: The Rise, Fall & Future of the DUP | John Manley

Jeffrey Donaldson was once regarded as one of the most influential and respected figures in unionism. A former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, Privy Counsellor, and key negotiator during some of the most significant moments in post-Brexit politics, his conviction has sent shockwaves through Northern Ireland.

In this episode, Irish News Political Correspondent John Manley traces Donaldson's political journey, from his early years in the Ulster Unionist Party and move to the DUP, through the Good Friday Agreement, St Andrews Agreement, Brexit, and the Northern Ireland Protocol, before examining the political fallout following his conviction.

The conversation also explores:

• The origins and evolution of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)

• Ian Paisley, Peter Robinson, Arlene Foster and Gavin Robinson

• Why Jeffrey Donaldson became leader

• The internal struggles within unionism

• The impact of Brexit and the Northern Ireland Protocol

• The future of the DUP

• The rise of the TUV and changing unionist politics

• The political response from Sinn Féin and other parties

• Whether the Donaldson scandal could reshape unionism for years to come

This episode is intended as an exploration of the political context surrounding one of the most significant developments in modern Northern Irish politics.

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