Jim Wells
Jim Wells, a prominent member of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) in Northern Ireland, has been in the news following the conviction of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson for serious sexual crimes. Wells, alongside other senior party figures, has expressed concern over Donaldson's behavior, which starkly contrasts with the DUP's strict moral stance and traditional values.
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Former DUP MLA Jim Wells went further, telling the Belfast Telegraph he had been on deputations with Donaldson all over the world and had noticed his 'very severe drink problem'.
Jeffrey Donaldson’s not-so-secret double life leaves DUP in turmoil – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-04
It is already clear from the statements of former senior party figures, including Ian Paisley jnr and Jim Wells, that Donaldson’s behaviour was wildly at odds not just with the pious religiosity he projected.
a gathering storm for DUP – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-30