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As a politician, Donaldson had a reputation as someone who could rise to the big occasions, rarely faltering under pressure.<\/p>\n
It’s part of the reason why many believe he rose through the ranks of his parties so quickly, and was able to keep a secure seat at Westminster for almost thirty years.<\/p>\n
However, the BBC has been told how Donaldson was taking huge risks with his personal security during peace talks to restore Stormont.<\/p>\n
In 2006, two senior PSNI detectives saw Donaldson entering a sauna which marketed itself as a meeting place for gay men.<\/p>\n
Chariots was based in central London, near the Houses of Parliament and the home of the security services.<\/p>\n
It’s no longer there, but former head of the PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch, Tim Hanley, said he was “100% sure” Donaldson entered the building.<\/p>\n
The other detective confirmed Hanley’s account to the BBC. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n