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Former DUP leader expressed 'regret' to alleged victim in letter, court hears

Former DUP leader expressed 'regret' to alleged victim in letter, court hears
BBC Politics Thursday 28 May 2026, 15:38 UTC 1 min read
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The former MP has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape.

The former MP has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape.
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