Screaming child interrupts Starmer’s speech in Northern Ireland

• 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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Starmer’s speech interrupted by screaming child: ‘I’m nearly finished’