Former NI First Minister Arlene Foster denies potential of a united Ireland on visit to Jersey

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Former NI First Minister Arlene Foster denies potential of a united Ireland on visit to Jersey
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Speaking to ITV News on her first visit to Jersey, the former Northern Ireland First Minister says 'the dial hasn't really moved in terms of a united Ireland.'

The former First Minister of Northern Ireland has denied the potential of a united Ireland, saying "there are nowhere near enough people to take us out of the United Kingdom"., Baroness Arlene Foster explains: "The dial hasn't really moved in terms of a united Ireland, they portray it as such ... but actually, it is important to look at the facts.", admits the case for Unionism in Northern Ireland had been made by "too many parties".

Baroness Foster explains: "I heard about it and I actually then telephoned John Le Fondré , had a conversation, we then introduced it in Northern Ireland and it made a difference to retailers.Speaker: 'Crown Dependencies have been overlooked for too long'During her time on the island, she has met with Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham, as well as other figures in business and politics.

She adds: "When I look at the UK now, I think there's a lot of people who don't understand Unionism and that's what my mission is all about, to try and make it relevant for everyday life."speaking after the removal of Jersey's first female Chief Minister, Deputy Kristina MooreShe says it is "still very tough for women, particularly in terms of social media, in terms of the abuse women take ...

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