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A united Ireland ‘makes so much sense’ writes former Tory MP Matthew Parris

Writing in The Times newspaper, the former Conservative MP says the idea of a united Ireland "makes so much sense".

Matthew Parris says its costs taxpayers more to keep Northern Ireland in the union than the UK will get back from leaving the EU. But loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson claims his article is ‘offensive’.

Also on the programme, Belfast priest calls for the end of ‘circus funerals’ that glamorise suicide for young people.
Belfast priest Father Gary Donegan says he wants to put an end to what he calls "circus funerals".
In an interview in today's Belfast Telegraph, the influential cleric says he does not allow rap music, football tops or huge floral displays at funerals.
Fr Donegan is concerned that some of the eulogies and paraphernalia at services is actually "glamorising" suicide for young people.

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