Jeffrey Donaldson being investigated over alleged rape inside Parliament
Summary
Former DUP leader Geoffrey Donaldson is under investigation by London police for an alleged rape inside the Houses of Parliament, with the Metropolitan Police now leading the case after receiving files from the PSNI. The allegations, first reported in July, claim Donaldson assaulted a woman in 2016 after giving her a tour of Westminster. While Donaldson is currently jailed and appealing his conviction, he is expected to be interviewed by detectives from prison.
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Show introduction and segment setup
Geoffrey Donaldson rape allegations reported
Details of the alleged incident in 2016
Police handover from PSNI to Met Police
Jurisdiction and Donaldson's current appeal
Investigation timeline and next steps
Potential arrest and court process
Political reaction and House of Commons response
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