Government criticises Allister's 'absolute nonsense' Jeffrey Donaldson comments (opens original article in a new tab)

The Northern Ireland government dismissed TUV leader Jim Allister's claims that Jeffrey Donaldson's crimes were used as leverage in a 2024 power-sharing deal, calling the allegations 'absolute nonsense' and expressing support for the victims.

• TUV leader Jim Allister suggested Jeffrey Donaldson's crimes may have been used as leverage in a 2024 power-sharing deal
• The Northern Ireland Office called Allister's allegations 'absolute nonsense' and expressed support for Donaldson's victims
• Allister criticized the DUP for Donaldson's 'about turn' on the Northern Ireland Protocol and questioned his one-on-one meetings with the government