Article 5K4XJ UK criticises Leo Varadkar over united Ireland comments

UK criticises Leo Varadkar over united Ireland comments

by
Rory Carroll Ireland correspondent
from World news | The Guardian on (#5K4XJ)

Irish deputy PM's remarks unhelpful and ill-advised', says Northern Ireland secretary

The British government has rebuked Ireland's deputy prime minister, Leo Varadkar, for saying he believed there could be a united Ireland within his lifetime.

Brandon Lewis, the Northern Ireland secretary, told the Commons on Wednesday the comments were unhelpful and ill-advised".

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