A TUV spokesperson said:
“Sir Jeffery Donaldson is both unfit and unable to perform the role of MP. Lagan Valley deserves better than someone charged with extremely serious offences, who hasn’t been seen in the constituency for months and hasn’t been going to work in the Commons.
“It is farcical to suggest that he cannot resign his seat because of constituency and administrative matters.
“A general election may not be called for months. Will Sir Jeffery be collecting a salary and expenses for all of that time? Lagan Valley should not be left voiceless in the Mother of Parliaments for all that time. He should do the decent thing and go now.”