Emma Little-Pengelly expressed her shock and dismay upon learning of Jeffrey Donaldson's arrest for historical sex abuse. She stated that those who worked with him over the years are equally appalled by the revelations surrounding his actions.
Little-Pengelly emphasized that the focus should remain on the severity of Donaldson's convictions, which include multiple counts of sex abuse. The Democratic Unionist Party has initiated an independent review to investigate the circumstances surrounding Donaldson's behavior during his time in the party.