Jeffrey Donaldson
British politician (born 1962)
Sir Jeffrey Mark Donaldson (born 7 December 1962) is a Northern Irish[1] politician. He was the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) from 2021 to 2024 and the leader in the UK House of Commons from 2019 to 2024. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Lagan Valley since 1997. He is Northern Ireland's longest-serving current MP.
Jeffrey Donaldson | |
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![]() Official portrait, 2017 | |
Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party | |
In office 30 June 2021 – 29 March 2024 | |
Deputy | Paula Bradley Gavin Robinson |
Preceded by | Edwin Poots |
Succeeded by | Gavin Robinson (interim) |
Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party in the House of Commons | |
In office 17 December 2019 – 29 March 2024 | |
Leader | Arlene Foster Edwin Poots Himself |
Preceded by | Nigel Dodds |
Succeeded by | Gavin Robinson |
Democratic Unionist Party Chief Whip in the House of Commons | |
In office 8 May 2015 – 17 December 2019 | |
Leader | Nigel Dodds |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Sammy Wilson |
Junior Minister at the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister | |
In office 26 February 2008 – 1 July 2009 Serving with Gerry Kelly | |
Preceded by | Ian Paisley Jr |
Succeeded by | Robin Newton |
Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Lagan Valley | |
In office 26 November 2003 – 14 June 2010 | |
Preceded by | Patrick Roche |
Succeeded by | Paul Givan |
Member of Parliament for Lagan Valley | |
Assumed office 1 May 1997 | |
Preceded by | Sir James Molyneaux |
Majority | 6,499 (14.3%) |
Personal details | |
Born | Kilkeel, Northern Ireland | 7 December 1962
Nationality | British[1][2] |
Political party | Independent (in parliament) Democratic Unionist Party (suspended) |
Other political affiliations | Ulster Unionist Party (until 2003) |
Spouse(s) | Eleanor Cousins (m. 1987) |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Castlereagh College |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | ![]() |
Rank | Corporal |
Unit | Ulster Defence Regiment |
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