with rape and other historical sexual offences. he was arrested yesterday along with a 57 year old woman who has been charged with aiding and abetting in connection with the alleged offences. they will appear in court next month. sirjeffrey who is northern ireland s longest serving mp at westminster says he will strenuously contest the charges. the party s interim leader gavin robinson said it has been a devastating revelation . here s our political editor chris mason. surjeffrey donaldson, one of the biggest figures in northern ireland politics of his generation, the linchpin of a vital breakthrough just two months ago which led to the return of devolved government at stormont. siirjeffrey donaldson. this agreement is something we have worked hard to deliver for the people of northern ireland. the pride of a breakthrough, said jeffrey donaldson commanding the stage, his power and influence obvious, but at six o clock yesterday morning he was arrested. by yesterday mor