Mary Lou McDonald says Tory MP should 'withdraw' food shortage comments

The threat of food shortages in Ireland should be used in negotiations to get rid of the Brexit backstop, according to a Tory MP.

Mary Lou McDonald says Tory MP should 'withdraw' food shortage comments

The threat of food shortages in Ireland should be used in negotiations to get rid of the Brexit backstop, according to a Tory MP.

Priti Patel's comments have been described as disgusting and ridiculous by Irish politicians.

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