Screaming child interrupts Starmer’s speech in Northern Ireland

WorldPolitics
13 Mar 2026 • 3:52 AM MYT
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  • Sir Keir Starmer's speech in Northern Ireland was interrupted by a crying child on Thursday, 12 March.
  • Addressing a crowd at the Atlas Women's centre in Lisburn, the prime minister joked, "I'm nearly finished" in response to the interruption.
  • He was accompanied by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn during his visit to the centre.
  • Following his engagement in Lisburn, Sir Keir travelled to Co Cork.
  • In Co Cork, he met with Irish premier Micheal Martin at a summit of senior British and Irish ministers.

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