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Proud Northern Irish Unionist & British citizen. Socio-Economic Centrist. Elizabethan. Against racism. Does not tolerate flannel.
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Joined April 2021
@madison_tayt @nine____teen Your ire is misdirected. Yes your employer could autotip or the most obvious answer is that your employer simply lists the real price on the product list/ menu inclusive of taxes and service like the rest of the world, especially Europe, manages to do. Better for everyone.
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@3050feraldeer @madison_tayt @nine____teen The fact that you think you and your peers as a collective don’t think you can change the industry to reflect what is standard practice in every other industry perhaps underlines what is so broken about the North American hospitality labour market.
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After listening to Jim Allister’s interview I am more convinced than ever that he is a protest politician and his party of you can call it that is just a protest party. Anti Agreement, anti DUP, anti UUP, anti Gay rights etc. Not actually for anything though.
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Utterly bizarre that so many Republicans are phoning into the @BBCNolan looking to be congratulated for not having a bonfire and instead teaching kids to hate by singing and wearing IRA clothing. No one is going to congratulate you.
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Stephen Farry suddenly comes alive at the talk of a United Ireland. He lists point after point of why the RoI is more attractive to him and lists not one benefit of being in the UK, though he acknowledges there are some. It’s clear that Farry is an ardent Nationalist #Nolan.
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@GrantSana It’s a different viewpoint to yours. There’s truth in what he says. Reparations were made. Indeed the FCDO issues millions in development projects each year. RN warships spend the summer months in the Caribbean ready to provide hurricane relief too- to all commonwealth islands.
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@StephenFarryMP It shouldn’t need any “promised flexibility” from the EU- they have absolutely no right interfering in the internal machinations of the United Kingdom. Your fanaticism for the EU, is like the protocol itself, part of the problem and not the solution.
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@chrisshipitv Prince Andrew is the Queen’s (and Prince Philip’s) son. At the end of the day it was their memorial service for him. People have no right no right to be outraged that a son accompanied his mother to his father’s memorial service. He now returns to his own early retirement again.
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This man is an unashamed racist. He is a disgrace to loyalism and the wider Unionist family. Is this what Sandy Row is about? I’m genuinely appalled and disgusted.
Local resident has no sympathy for burnt out businessman. Nolan challenges racist man in south Belfast. Warning - viewers may find offensive
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@SeanKellyMEP @EU_Commission @berndlange @davidmcallister @EP_President @EPPGroup @EP_Trade Maybe the NI Protocol Bill should progress after all. It’s a crap piece of legislation but it also would empower the U.K. govt to disregard EU restrictions and that would even this out a bit.
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These 2 posts came up on my timeline- how can Belfast at the height of The Troubles be spotlessly clean, busy and full of shops yet 25+ yrs on now just be a dirty pisshole full of empty shops, derelict buildings & undesirable junkies? (I’m not sorry for calling a spade a spade).
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@richardaeden @mailplus @RoyalFamily should honour the promise given by the late Duke and Queen. The King should not squander the good will that has been given to him, and nor must he underestimate the public’s wish to see Edward and Sophie receive the promise they have worked for and deserve!.
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@News_Letter No- this must be resisted at all costs. Furthermore it’s not what the NHS was designed for, and nor should it be.
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@RepKevinBoyle Unionism is not anti-American. It is anti you, and against those who have sympathised, eulogised and supported illegal terrorism at the hands of the IRA (also you). It is against the funding of terrorism through indirect funds like Noraid. Other presidents have been very welcome.
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Seriously @SorchaEastwood @allianceparty I’ve not even said a thing about Sorcha’s campaign, other than Alliance do not share my world view. Have I just been blocked for being a Unionist?
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@News_Letter And yet the people who came into this area- nurses, doctors and shopkeepers, who tried to make this area their home, who set up new businesses- they got burned out. The people who tried to invest and be part of the regeneration got put out, bullied and attacked.
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A very happy 11th Night to you all. Let the night be about family, friends and culture. Our culture is not about burning the tricolour- if you think it is, then you know nothing, and are an embarrassment. For the rest of us- chin up, drink up and have a great night 👨👩👧👦❤️🎇🇬🇧 #NIR.
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@BBCNewsNI @patcullen9 * The head of the Royal College of Nursing steps down to run for political wing of terrorist organisation that bombed a hospital and blew up a Nurse in Enniskillen, in the UK general election.
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@winding_sios No it doesn’t. Ireland engaged in megaphone diplomacy due to internal pressures after a few protests. These economic migrants want to live in Ireland- Ireland must process them. Incredible hypocrisy as the Irish have went in spades to other countries for hundreds of years.
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@StephenFarryMP Absolutely not. This is a disgrace and a cruel abandonment of responsibility by the Scottish Government.
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@sbunting_ The reason that rent is going sky high and there’s not enough social housing, nor school places, nor GP appts though isn’t because of illegal/ undocumented migration. It’s because our Government and Executive have failed to build and fund our public services. That’s the truth.
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@BelTel @dreamdearg Displaying the Union Flag from public buildings every day of the year will bring us together, not drive a wedge between us. We should be celebrating the shared history and symbolism of our United Kingdom that is reflected in our national flag, which is not to be feared.
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@BelfastLive Classless behaviour from Scotland. Fans should respect national anthems- be that Flower of Scotland, the Soldier’s Song or God Save The King. Common courtesy is all that’s required.
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@GMB @susannareid100 Oh FFS! Stop bullying the Princess. She obviously feels incredibly self-conscious atm and needed to edit the photo which she probably did not want to do in the first place anyway. Let her recover both physically and mentally in peace!.
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Raging with myself- Alliance called tonight and after initially feeling soothed for getting my loathing of Honeyford “all Unionists hate Catholics”, off my chest, I was raging I let the canvasser away before I got stuck into Farry and “own it”/NIP. I do hope they come back soon….
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@MaryLouMcDonald Do you think Republicans own the term “Bloody Sunday” or that the two in Ireland are the only Bloody Sunday events in the world? Peak republican exceptionalism and entitlement!.
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@BelTel Sandy Row has shown itself this week to be undeserving of government sponsored regeneration. If they can’t abide by the law then it’s time to slowly phase out social housing in the area rather than add more and turn it into a bigger ghetto. Doesn’t have to be that way though.
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@thismorning I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: this is what bad parenting looks like.
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@AP For a Commonwealth Nation to execute a citizen in another Commonwealth Nation’s Sovereign territory is unforgivable. This is Modi taking a leaf straight out of Putin’s Playbook.
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@BelTel @jk_rowling is courageously taking a stand and showing leadership and solidarity with those of us who just want commonsense, and a balance of rights to be respected. It’s shameful that she had to do this because of the abdication of leadership shown by our political leaders!.
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@Shellmccabe @TheSundayLife Correct she absolutely did harass Arlene Foster by going out of her way to torment her. She then harassed thousands of other victims by posting the video on social media.
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If you’re a Jewish voter in the US, it’s important that you know that your elected representatives @RepRichardNeal @JoeBiden @RepBrendanBoyle @HocGfa and many others in Irish American Caucus all either fund and/or fundraise and support for Hamas’ allies Sinn Fein. Think twice.
Very appropriate a convicted IRA terrorist and senior @sinnfeinireland member addressing the Arab terrorist supporters in Belfast on Sunday. @JoeBiden.@POTUS .RepBrendanBoyle @RepRichardNeal .@RepKevinBoyle
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@winding_sios Oh stop sneering for five minutes. NI people can compete for either but many more go into Team Ireland due to the all-island nature of sporting bodies, and historically it was easier to get into. Enjoy the games and try and get into the Olympic spirit.
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@Irish_Unionist2 I often laugh at Irish expats on here telling us “I live here and trust me you’re a paddy to them”. I went to uni and then stayed 5 years in England- no one ever called me “Paddy” because I never portrayed myself as different. NornIron, Irish, British: it’s not a zero sun game.
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I’m Irish, I’m Northern Irish and I’m British. Ireland has not been invaded since 1689. She nor I never known an invasion in our time- unlike the Ukrainians! Who does she think she is? Her atypical Irish Republican exceptionalism knows no bounds and it’s truly shameless!.
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@little_pengelly The immaturity of some on here is quite depressingly and frankly predictable.
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@UnionismNI That’s a silly nonsense. There will of course be GAA boots in Casement Park- they already have £120m in the coffers. Any notion that there won’t be a new stadium is for the birds- there will be.
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Yes driving with one hand was naughty, yes maybe a quiet word to the PSNI was needed to discuss, this but by God Unionist Politicians from all parties have walked into a political trap of their own making by their ridiculous and very public overreaction to this. Exasperating.
🗣️”If this was to happen in another community it wouldn’t be acceptable.”. 🚨Trevor Clarke MLA speaking following DUP meeting with PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher. ⚪️🟠It follows footage of a PSNI vehicle taking part in celebrations after Armagh’s win. 🎙️ @hannahpattj
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@karenievers Bomb shelters in Belfast? Where? There are none and have been none since WW2! lol this is laughable and risible. Why did she feel she had to lie? Truly pathetic.
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Feile really is nothing more than a bigot fest. How they feel it’s in any way morally superior to the 12th festival is risible.
Disappointed and sickened to see such blatant sectarianism, and glorification of terrorism coming from the stage and attendees of the Feile an Phobail event in Falls Park, Belfast tonight!. Lyrics include 'I salute my fallen comrade' & 'Ooh ahh up the ra'. #CallItOut #StopTheHate
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@Amy_xo I understand this on any normal day of the year but this was outside for food, and on a day where the new King came to town. Does #BootleggersBelfast operate this same policy on St Patrick’s Day for those with the tricolour?.
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@News_Letter Such a shame that glorification of the IRA starts at an early age in Republicans, Nationalists and the Southern Irish. Unfortunately this has left a very sour note in the mouths of us who wished @TeamIreland well during the Olympics.
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Congratulations to Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Edinburgh on becoming Colonel-in-Chief of @RIrishRegiment.
Following His Majesty’s Accession, The King is pleased to announce further military appointments for working members of the Royal Family. The new appointments will continue to reflect the close relationship between the Armed Forces and the Royal Family in His Majesty’s reign.
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@mooreholmes24 Sounds like a lot of excuses for rioting to be honest. Think of all those new people that could have been welcomed into loyalist culture, all the new votes for unionist parties, new members of the loyal orders, new bandsmen/women. But no, some have been burned out or attacked.
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@nealerichmond It’s far from toxic, indeed he’s right in the main thrust of his case: for 100+ yrs Nationalists have defined Irishness as the rejection of Britishness & Republicans est. a border not Unionists. It’s clear that most in favour of a UI are really only interested in a land-grab!.
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@News_Letter Carla Lockhart needs to get a grip if she thinks anyone is bothered about Jamie Bryson’s judgement and character being questioned. It’s ridiculous he was even called as a witness to the committee.
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@_PeterHunt He is literally meeting the head of a supranational organisation at the request of his prime minister. It’s his constitutional duty.
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@simoncoveney Where are the Irish prosecutions of IRA terrorists? Of Gardai collusion? Of Irish involvement in the Omagh bombing? Why were provo’s never extradited but given safe harbour in the Republic? And you dare to talk about partnership and good faith.
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@GMB They are not rivals, for they play in completely different divisions. Senior and junior. Official and celebrity.
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Postal vote arrived today- whilst I’ll not disclose my full vote it’s safe to say @RobbieButlerMLA was my number 1 choice & @LauraTurner_80 2nd. Grown up, mature Unionism that is actually interested in making NI work for everyone. That’s how this Union will be sustained #AE22 🗳
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@StephenNolan @BBCNolan @bbcradioulster @BBCSounds If a parent takes a young child <16 to this then it simply needs to be asked if they are fit to be parents.
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@tax_oz @3050feraldeer @madison_tayt @nine____teen It actually doesn’t even need that- the vendor can simply draft an inclusive price menu. It could even be just for tourists. It’s as easy as that.
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@NiallSF We don’t want a Foyle Naval Yard; We don’t want better connectivity with GB; We don’t acknowledge Northern Ireland’s existence; We don’t want the OO; We don’t want a Brit about the place; We don’t want relatives to know where we buried the bodies; We don’t want to be questioned.
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@Saraita101 @dt_ni I think to be fair the issue that some have with Stonewall is that it is going beyond trans inclusivity. There’s been a silencing of debate and growth of cancel culture that it’s associated with. For many there’s also an element of mission creep. Let the questions be asked.
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Turned off Nolan Live the second Pe0ple b4 pr0fit came on. I’ve no time for their bile.
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@BelTel An inclusive step. He is king of the UK and that includes all those who are Irish, British or both living in Northern Ireland. God Save The King!.
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@lovelylaois1234 I was born here, half of my family line stretches back here as far as we could find into 19th century. We are not planters. That is both racist and sectarian language. Do you propose some form of Irish Aryan race can only be the true Irish? It doesn’t exist!.
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@KNEECAPCEOL Notable you say “Israel” rather than Netanyahu or even the IDF. The Children of Israel are entitled to their homeland as much as the Palestinians are. You are just antisemitic and sectarian (who’d have guessed?).
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@BillNeelyReport Cameron was disinterested in NI, Truss and Johnson should not be invited but Theresa May is a thoroughly good woman who tried her very best. She reached a deal with the EU before anyone else, but the DUP and her own party hadn’t the loyalty to support her.
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@Coolavin53 Because supporting/ excusing terrorism is at odds with saving lives. Pretty simple.
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@RollingStone Pssst here’s a secret: most people don’t take social media and X especially seriously. It will not impact their popularity in the UK at all.
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@chrisadonnelly Commenorating the IRA will never be equivalent to commemorating the Fallen of two World Wars. Never has been, is not now nor ever will be.
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@JamieBrysonCPNI Be ruthless? We want to share this place within the Union not be ruthless. Seriously what age do you hail from? All that most unionist’s want is some fairness and a redressing of the imbalance created by the protocol. We don’t want your scorched earth Ulster.
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@BelTel They weren’t protocol rallies they were TUV rallies. That’s the truth of it- zero progress on the protocol since last year and rallies in a few local towns did nothing to change that. Nor has collapsing Stormont. If they want to rally get on a plane & go to Brussels and be heard.
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@AndrewMuirNI @EoinTennyson @maverick_NI Congratulations- As a gay man I simply want you to do the job and diligently exercise your duties with competence. That’s a much more powerful way to smash the glass ceiling than indulging in identity politics.
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@chrisadonnelly No Chris, we are outraged not because the News Letter prints an article a day later, but because it’s a disgrace that Finucane gets yet another inquiry and others don’t even have a body to bury let alone a culprit in jail. Yes- we are pissed off with it!.
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@ValeWolf @danwootton By that same principle, H&M are also not entitled to privacy for the verbal and mental abuse they have subjected the Markle and Windsor-Mountbatten families to. It works both ways.
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@TheDeersHead1 @Translink_NI @BelfastLive @BelTel @BelfastBID @SaveCQBelfast @DestinationCQ @irish_news @News_Letter @belfastcc @VisitBelfast The best thing they could do is invite art students to turn that street into an outdoor art gallery.
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@andreemurphy He does have British ancestry. Weren’t you listening? It’s nothing to do with his ancestry, it’s to do with his provo- loving views. It’s the very reason you love him.
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Does anyone else (royalist only) genuinely miss *the queen*?
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@PeterShirlow Excellent question. When my family members have needed medical or nursing care it has been Indians, Philippino, or Polish staff who have provided the care. Something like 5% of the British Army are made up from Commonwealth Nations. The Gurkhas are another fine example.
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@Kevin_Maguire This is deliberately misleading. She was rightly talking about how abhorrent child mutilation is under the guise of gender critical theory, championed by the “Progress Pride Flag” (not pictured). Neither have been discussed ‘or consulted upon by govt or public.
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@StephenFarryMP Oh you can’t quite bring yourself to condemn your beloved Irish Government can you? Why is that?.
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@newsoncool @sinnfeinireland @PatSheehanMLA Yes, the United Kingdom pays for its own defence and contributes to the defence of Western Europe including Ireland. That’s a higher priority than Euro 2028. No apologies ever for that,.
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@AlexKane221b I don’t believe they even know what to do next. They’ve had no strategy or clue how to navigate this situation since the day and hour Leave won.
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@FrancieMolloy And yet for all his cries for freedom, he was terminated by his Republican brothers. Irish Republicanism has always been, and remains, truly rancid having inflicted more loss and misery on their own people than the UK armed services ever has.
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@Sport4Palestine It’s a sport- if you really wanted to make a point you’d defeat rather than boycott them. It looks like the Israeli team won convincingly though and well done to the Israeli ladies- they acted with dignity throughout 👏🏻.
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@EmmaVardyTV @BBCNews I don’t get why the Culloden Hotel has overtaken Hillsborough Castle as the main venue for government meetings. The Culloden is a complete waste of taxpayers money when there’s literally a royal palace sitting up the road empty! @RishiSunak.
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If I lived in Fermanagh & South Tyrone I’d vote UUP; if I lived in South Antrim I’d vote UUP; if I lived in North Down I’d vote UUP; if I lived in East Londonderry I’d vote DUP; if I lived in East Belfast I’d vote DUP; and finally I am voting DUP in Lagan Valley #GE24
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@DailyMailUK This is just ridiculous- this is a man with long hair. He is not a she, nor is he is not trans. He is a convicted sex offender with long hair and this self-identification nonsense has to stop. It’s actually unfair on the genuine trans people.
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@BBCNews Delighted that she is back in the UK and safe with her family. I think she would have been wise to have a bit more time with her family first as she will be going through a massive change process which will be like the grief curve. It is not and 🇬🇧FS fault that she was imprisoned.
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@StephenFarryMP I look forward to seeing you call on the EU to act in the interests of ALL of the people of Northern Ireland also.
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@BBCNewsNI Now the Irish nationalists and republicans are trying to cancel @HillaryClinton you couldn’t make it up.
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@Simon4NDorset I would hope that you’ll not just vote on ILA but the whole cultural package that was agreed. I won’t criticize Westminster for implementing what was agreed by local politicians- some Fellow Unionists losing their 💩 over this need to realize this was agreed by Unionists yrs ago.
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