Party leader did not directly refer to historical sex offence charges that Jeffrey Donaldson’s faces and denies
DUP leader Gavin Robinson has pledged a “new approach” to revitalise the party after the resignation of its former leader Jeffrey Donaldson. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wirehas pledged a “new approach” to revitalise the party after a period which saw it lose three of its eight Westminster seats and the resignation of its former leader
“I am determined that in the remaining months of 2024 you will see with a new leader there will be a new approach, both internally and externally, as to how we do our business which will be people-centred and focused on getting outcomes that better the lives of all of our people,” he told the conference in the Crowne Plaza Hotel in south Belfast.
“It won’t be easy but I believe we can win back trust, rebuild our base and offer a compelling vision for Northern Ireland. Under my leadership the DUP will be more than just a guardian of the past; we will be a forward-looking party that delivers real change for people today, and for the generations to come.”
Hesaid he would not allow a rewriting of the past and would honour the security personnel who “served us”. “I reel against people at home who talk sweepingly about seeking a shared future but what they really mean is only offering someone like me a future if I share their view. That’s not acceptable.”
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