Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Northern Irish |
| Date of Birth | 07/12/1962 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Birthplace | Kilkeel, County Down, Northern Ireland |
Latest News about Jeffrey Donaldson
22/06/2026
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson was found guilty on 22 June 2026 of all 18 sexual offences, including one count of rape and 13 counts of indecent assault, committed against two female minors between 1985 and 2008. Following the verdict, he was remanded into custody to await sentencing, with Judge Ramsey ordering officers to take him away. A trial of facts also concluded that his wife, Eleanor Donaldson, aided and abetted him in committing these offences.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sir Jeffrey Mark Donaldson |
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| Known For | Member of Parliament for Lagan Valley; former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP); convicted of 18 sexual offences including rape |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Kilkeel High School |
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| College | Castlereagh College, Belfast |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Eleanor Mary Elizabeth Cousins |
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| Marriage Date | 26/06/1987 |
| Children | 2 daughters |
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Career
| Political Party | Democratic Unionist Party |
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| Honours | Knighted in June 2016 for services to politics |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Joined the Orange Order at age 16. | |
| 2. Was a long-serving Westminster MP for Lagan Valley. | |
| 3. Has interests in walking, historical buildings and battlefields, reading, and Ulster Scots culture. |