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Government criticises Allister's 'absolute nonsense' Jeffrey Donaldson comments

Government criticises Allister's 'absolute nonsense' Jeffrey Donaldson comments
BBC Northern Ireland Tuesday 23 June 2026, 15:01 UTC 1 min read
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The Northern Ireland Office says Mr Allister's allegations are "deeply distasteful and absolute nonsense".

The Northern Ireland Office says Mr Allister's allegations are "deeply distasteful and absolute nonsense".
Allister (PERSON) Jeffrey Donaldson (PERSON) The Northern Ireland Office (ORG)
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