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Robinson addressed the [[Monday Club]] in January 2003.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/2663057.stm No more side deals with IRA - DUP], BBC News, 16 January 2003.</ref> | Robinson addressed the [[Monday Club]] in January 2003.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/2663057.stm No more side deals with IRA - DUP], BBC News, 16 January 2003.</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Spotlight allegations== | ||
| + | In January 2010, a BBC Spotlight documentary criticised Robinson's response to undeclared payments made by two property developers to his wife, the Strangford MP [[Iris Robinson]]: | ||
| + | ::When Peter Robinson found out about his wife's financial dealings, he insisted that the money should be returned. | ||
| + | ::However, he did not tell the proper authorities despite being obliged by the ministerial code to act in the public interest at all times. | ||
| + | ::On Thursday, Mr Robinson's solicitors said he was thoroughly satisfied that he has at all times acted properly and fulfilled all requirements, and would robustly challenge any allegation to the contrary.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/8447383.stm Iris Robinson business deal broke law], BBC News, 8 January 2010.</ref> | ||
==Connections== | ==Connections== | ||
Revision as of 20:38, 10 January 2010
Peter Robinson is the First Minister of Northern Ireland, Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, and the MP for East Belfast.[1]
Robinson addressed the Monday Club in January 2003.[2]
Spotlight allegations
In January 2010, a BBC Spotlight documentary criticised Robinson's response to undeclared payments made by two property developers to his wife, the Strangford MP Iris Robinson:
- When Peter Robinson found out about his wife's financial dealings, he insisted that the money should be returned.
- However, he did not tell the proper authorities despite being obliged by the ministerial code to act in the public interest at all times.
- On Thursday, Mr Robinson's solicitors said he was thoroughly satisfied that he has at all times acted properly and fulfilled all requirements, and would robustly challenge any allegation to the contrary.[3]
Connections
- Iris Robinson - wife
References
- ↑ Profile: Peter Robinson, BBC News, 6 January 2010.
- ↑ No more side deals with IRA - DUP, BBC News, 16 January 2003.
- ↑ Iris Robinson business deal broke law, BBC News, 8 January 2010.
