Transcript of an interview with Jeffrey Donaldson, UUP MP for Lagan Valley, by John Humphrys for BBC On the Record on 8 October 2000. Despite the UUP voting to go back into government with Sinn Féin there is still a sizeable minority within his party opposed to it. Jeffrey Donaldson is one of the most vocal opponents of power-sharing with Sinn Féin within the UUP. Humphrys questions him on his stance. The issue of reform of the RUC is also discussed. Donaldson, responding to a question from Humphrys, does not believe a leadership challenge in the UUP is in the offing. On the Record was BBC's flagship political programme.
Date of Release/Broadcast: 08 October 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, David Trimble, Martin McGuinness, Ken Maginnis, Peter Mandelson
Key Words: Belfast Agreement, Good Friday Agreement, RUC, decommissioning, IRA, Sinn Féin, UUP