UUP accuse 'cherry picking' Leo Varadkar of overlooking consent principle

The principle of consent to constitutional change in Northern Ireland has been overlooked by the Irish Government, the Ulster Unionist Party leader said.

UUP accuse 'cherry picking' Leo Varadkar of overlooking consent principle

The principle of consent to constitutional change in Northern Ireland has been overlooked by the Irish Government, the Ulster Unionist Party leader said.

Robin Swann accused Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of "cherry picking" which elements of the 1998 Belfast Agreement he wanted to protect and raised concern about the growing polarisation of society.

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