We won't shirk our responsibility. We won't be found wanting.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson speaking in the House of Commons during the debate on the Executive Formation Bill.
The DUP will continue to seek the restoration of Northern Ireland's place in the UK internal market - we wont shirk our responsibility and will make our decisions rationally and clearly in the knowledge that we are the custodians of Northern Ireland's place within the United Kingdom.

[@Evemeister12]

Eveyone in the HoC looked like they were falling asleep during this speech.

[@Timberdoodle197]

The union is going boys get used to it as a northern protestant im looking forward to a fresh new united ireland.

[@christophersmith9838]

“Cross community consensus” while admitting its a “divided” community. “Good government”? Come on. How about abandoning the us versus them policy. Democracy failing and the only people that get hurt are the citizens of NI.

[@jamesbennett9387]

Divided unionist community ,,he must be talking about

[@adrianmulvey8919]

To quote the words of Lord Molyneaux about another head of the DUP. "I am the Great Pretender!"

[@john-roysingleton479]

Why is the building empty ???

[@user-zp3qg2ss7u]

Thats how much they give a damn about N.I.

[@ciarangallagher2729]

That’s the regular level of attendance when Westminster discusses Northern Ireland.

[@masterofdisaster4395]

Who tf wants to listen to this man talk 💩

[@audspod1]

Sad but true!@@user-zp3qg2ss7u

[@mrwindsor9082]

It's simply because the majority of Britain's politicians, and general population, have no interest in Northern Ireland.

[@christophersmith9838]

So does he represent all as an MP or only unionists??…...and has to throw the IRA in there. Come on. Your constituents need representation regardless of what tribe. Amazing how every other Democratic body laughs.

[@user-sp5pi9pg6x]

Dup pup tuv there all the same they all hate ireland

[@angelamoore3457]

Makes me laugh

[@audspod1]

So happy you find the future of NI funny!!😒

[@louis-philippearnhem6959]

4:46 Your contribution was voting for Brexit…

[@kevobrien4329]

Imagine not doing your job in Stormont for 2 years and still having the cheek to put your hand out for the Queens pound 😢

[@nothingmuch.3014]

Do you hold the same opinion of elected Sinn Fein MPs, who don't take their seats in Westminster, but still claim expenses?

[@rev7verse14]

But Donaldson calls himself a christian @@nothingmuch.3014

[@shaggy0000]

You gotta love the blind ignorance 😂

[@georgebrowne5935]

There will always be those in Loyalism and Unionism that don't want Democracy in the Six County Jurisdiction. Jeffrey is finally facing them down, which is to be commended even after this late time. No Political Representative should ever be threatened for doing what they were elected to do. Shame on them.

[@wataboutya9310]

@@spazzymacgee5648I listened to what this guy had to say. He came across to me as as a highly intelligent individual who can speak with clarity and eloquence. Please expand upon you comments as they don’t sound deserving in reflection compared to this man’s use of the English language.

[@anniegrath1417]

@@wataboutya9310 Eloquence 😂😂 all he does is moan and shout and nobody here in the UK is listening to him, the room is almost empty, nobody cares!

[@wataboutya9310]

@@spazzymacgee5648 I never claimed to know anything about whatever issues this guy is talking about. I simply indicated that he came across as educated and articulated. However, your comments tend to indicate that you have some sort of severe dislike for him which made me curious as to why. Which by the way, you did not respond to but instead turned on me. Someone you don't even know. So, in reality, I got my question answered. Goodbye.

[@gerardb9501]

Didn’t call out loyalist,for threatening him , but mentioned ira..?? His biggest problem is , the snake behind him loyalists holding a gun to his head ,with their wee letters,they are sending,comedy gold

[@stephenowens354]

Ye but he is NOT doing what he was elected to do..... scrap Stormont Dublin and London govern jointly but London should remember its responsible for this because of partition...plantation... invasion in the reverse order

[@domhamai]

You’ll not be found wanting, you’ll be found buggering 😅

[@MRMK24]

That bought him about 2 more weeks to get a deal published.

[@monkeybone39]

This is so funny. Then comes the election, and he and his party will make the rallying cry to the very ones who threaten him/them. Get ready with the 'fun-size' cheques to (once more) help those poor little misunderstood paramilitaries transition. No Surrender😂

[@shaggy0000]

Alternate universe, they looked genuinely surprised when they were boo'd and jeered at! 😂

[@SpannerAT34]

There's nobody there! Ha ha

[@MrDirtybear]

Can Sir Jeffery explain in simple direct language what level of cross-party consensus is required for all the NI political parties to enter Stormont to set the levels of algae on Lough Neagh that the public should accept? To set up standards of care for the ecology of Northern Ireland? If the DUP want to set divergent standards to those of the EU, to set the UK apart from the EU then how much lower should NI standards be compared with EU standards, for the DUP to meet their expectations of Brexit?

[@henrygibson9833]

Not much point crying now, your party campaigned to get rid of the Irish sea trade border and now you can't deliver. Sinn Fein/IRA, Westminster, and the EU will have you back to work.. The only people left for you to blame are unionists, truly pathetic behaviour. Eventually the DUP will deliver what the IRA couldn't, a united Ireland. I would wager Jeffery will blame other unionists for that as well.

[@henrygibson9833]

@funnyflix895 🤣🤣🤣🤣There's an ongoing discussion about renaming it. So, it might be more palatable for dim-witted and simple-minded average DUP members/voters. Michelle, Rishi, and the EU have already given crystal clear assurance that it's here to stay. Well done, Sir Jeffrey. You've done more constitutional damage to the union than Gerry Adams could have achieved in two life times.

[@michaelmclaughlin7325]

Catch yourself on, you unionists through jeff under the bus because there is nothing can stop the reunification of ireland under its rightful Dublin owner.

[@henrygibson9833]

@funnyflix895 Apparently, negotiating with the DUP is like trying to play chess with a pigeon....sooner or later they'll shit all over the board and the strut around like they won something 🤔

[@mky689]

👎

[@user-fz7fm7qn4o]

Would sòmeone waken paisely.

[@asanulsterman1025]

Glad to hear the DUP is standing strong for the restoration of full UK rights to Northern Ireland. Unionists are behind this principled stance but we will not tolerate any sell-out.

[@michael37377]

What rights have been taken away?

[@asanulsterman1025]

@@michael37377 The right to free and unfettered trade within the UK.

[@michael37377]

@@asanulsterman1025 consequences of what the DUP pushed for unfortunately, ideally they wanted the border to fall around NI/ROI which didn't happen. The only way to remove it is full realignment in the areas they had hoped to diverge from, which is looking likely, although brexiteers in England won't be happy. I generally don't understand how goods check would really impact a person's sense of national identity. Plenty of goods and services have been treated differently in NI over the years, the adverts in England/Scotland/Wales which specifically state "excludes NI" spring to mind.

[@michael37377]

@@funnyflix895 what new legislation? The GFA is a multi-party internationally binding peace treaty. Any change in the parameters for a border poll would need to be agreed by all those involved..and I suspect perhaps even put to the people.

[@user-sp5pi9pg6x]

Calm down Jeffery you will give yourself a heart attack

[@mrwindsor9082]

I have been aware of Jeffrey Donaldson for almost thirty years. This is by far the most passionate and honest speech I have ever heard from him.

[@MichaelBostock-bj9nw]

May Sir Jeffrey's message be properly heard by those who need to listen.

[@brendanmcnamara1414]

The clown sat behind Jeffrey takes a long time to get a good view of the camera Must be sunny where he lives

[@shaggy0000]

SF very focused, organised and speak as one voice... Not a fan, just saying!

[@BluenoseWatp-eh2mx]

Why does Jeffrey whistle when he talks, sooo annoying

[@billbo2117]

Tremendous speech Sir Jeffrey ! 100% behind you ! NO SURRENDER 🇬🇧 VOTE Democratic Unionist Party ! (Sounds like the haters are in the pockets of SF/IRA !)

[@tonyt5919]

In the pockets of so called sinn fein/ IRA,? Its his own people who are the haters, its clear this protocol excuse is wearing thin so the hard liners are making their point, no sinn fein first minister, and you make sure of it mr Donaldson,!

[@gcarraig]

@@spazzymacgee5648…and shrinking by the month.

[@anniegrath1417]

No surrender to what exactly ???

[@shaggy0000]

​@@anniegrath1417Peace, I think, who knows!

[@billbo2117]

@@anniegrath1417 I suppose you've got to be from NORTHERN IRELAND to understand ,never mind Annie.