evidence: Only MPs and MLAs form the college and the 130-strong executive is made up of MPs, MLAs, peers and representatives from the party's 17 constituency associations and university groups. [...] Sir Jeffrey was the only person to submit a nomination paper this time round. [...] Sir Jeffrey faced his first challenge just hours after his ratification when North Down DUP MLA Alex Easton announced he was quitting the party after 21 years as a member.