Transcript of an interview with Jeffrey Donaldson, DUP MP for Lagan Valley, by John Humphrys for BBC On the Record on 7 May 2000. Donaldson is known to be sceptical of David Trimble’s leadershp of the UUP. Humphrys questions Donaldson on his attitude towards the recent IRA statement regarding decommissioning. Donaldson argues that pledges are not enough. On the Record was BBC's flagship political programme.
Date of Release/Broadcast: 07 May 2000
Name of First Interviewee: Jeffrey Donaldson
Role at time of Interview: UUP MP for Lagan Valley
Interviewer: John Humphrys
Purpose: News
Media: Transcript
Copyright: © BBC On the Record
Link: Read the transcript
Programme/Book/Article: BBC On the Record
Time Period covered: 2000
Key Individuals: Jeffrey Donaldson, Martin McGuinness, David Trimble, Bairbre de Brún
Key Words: Decommissioning, UUP, IRA, Sinn Féin