Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to be interviewed over alleged rape inside Westminster
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson is set to be interviewed by London police regarding a new allegation of rape occurring in Westminster in 2016. This follows his recent sentencing for separate historical child sex offenses.
Why it matters
The case involves a high-profile political figure and raises serious questions about conduct within the UK's political establishment.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Donaldson appearing at a previous court appearance in June 2026
Jeffrey Donaldson is to be interviewed by London police about an alleged rape of a woman inside the Houses of Parliament, the BBC can reveal.
The disgraced former MP and Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader has been accused of raping the woman in Westminster in 2016, at the very heart of the political establishment.
Last week Donaldson was sentenced to 15 years in prison for a series of child sex offences against two victims, including one count of rape, which took place between 1985 and 2008. He is seeking to appeal his convictions.
It is understood the woman has been interviewed by Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officers.
The PSNI has now shared her claims with the Metropolitan Police, as the alleged incident happened in London.
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