Foster against ‘reckless’ unification poll as she vows to keep focus on pandemic

First Minister Arlene Foster said all politicians should currently be focused on tackling the pandemic (Liam McBurney/PA)
First Minister Arlene Foster said all politicians should currently be focused on tackling the pandemic (Liam McBurney/PA)

Northern Ireland’s First Minister Arlene Foster has said a border poll on a united Ireland would be “absolutely reckless”.

The DUP leader also said it is “very disappointing” to see some nationalist parties across the UK talk about constitutional politics during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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