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Politician blasts BBC over 'anti-Christian' comment

by Tola Mbakwe

DUP MP Ian Paisley said the "attack" during royal coverage on Friday was a "new low".

He was referring to a comment made by Belfast comedian Nuala McKeever on BBC Radio Ulster's live programme Good Morning Ulster on Friday.

According to the Belfast Telegraph, she told presenter Nikki Gregg: "I do love to think 'I wonder how a lot of right wing Christians are coping with fact he is marrying a black divorcee.

"Other than that I wish them well of course. I am just not a particular fan of the idea of us paying for the monarchy and money always being available for their things."

While presenter followed up by asking how McKeever would spend her day since she didn't care for royal wedding coverage, she did not address the comment about Christians.

The BBC has not responded to Paisley's tweet.

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